What's a condensate drain line, and why should you care? As warming spring weather gives way to summer swelter, your air conditioner becomes your home’s unsung MVP. Not only does it turn your house ...

A water leak caused by a clogged a/c condensate drain line can cause costly, catastrophic damage. June 20, 2016 Did you know that an HVAC system can produce up to 20 gallons of water a day? Due to ...

The inspiration for this column came from two friends who live in Los Angeles but who don’t know each other. Yet they do know I’m a master plumber, and so each got in touch with an interesting tidbit ...

Is a slow drain driving you crazy? If you're wondering how to unclog or clean a drain, we asked a plumbing expert for their tips. And you don’t even need chemicals to get the job done! Plumbing ...

Many homes need air conditioners, particularly in the sweltering summer months. Although ACs run quietly in the background, they can still have their share of maintenance problems no matter what air ...

Q: I recently moved from a house on a city sewer system to a rural retirement home that has a septic tank. What can you tell me about septic tanks? At my last home, I had clogging issues in my main ...

Q. Howdy, Tim. I discovered on askthebuilder.com that you’ve been a master plumber for 40 years. I recently moved from a city house on a city sewer to a rural retirement home that has a septic tank.

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 ...