Mark is a seasoned green industry veteran and freelance writer based in Georgia. His work encompasses all things garden, landscape, home improvement, and DIY, with a focus on sustainability. Mark ...

I’ve always loved doing plumbing because it’s a very interesting three-dimensional challenge to install drain, waste and vent piping in a new home or a large remodeling job. Because I was also the ...

Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control. Find ...

DEAR TIM: My last house had a basement that leaked water. I’m building a new home and want my basement as dry as the Atacama Desert. I’m confident that my drain tile was not put in correctly at my ...

The hardest part of installing a pop-up drain in an existing sink is maneuvering beneath the sink to do it. Step 1: Remove the sink’s drain trap and old pop-up assembly. If necessary, hacksaw the old ...

Your shower drain needs to be at a very specific depth to avoid poor drainage, as pooling water can lead to the growth of unsightly mold and mildew.