Chris Vigna from All About The Pipes talks plumbing with PBS’s For Your Home

Sewer gas odors not only smell horrible, they can make your family ill. Caused by methane and bacteria, this odor in the winter months means something isn’t right with your plumbing. Proper maintenance and inspection of all your plumbing will help keep the system in working order, and keep the odors at bay. What is…

Many homeowners do not realize the importance of having clean pipes throughout and around the entire house. Leaving pipes untreated can lead to foul smells or more importantly waste backup, which can lead to high expenses in repairs. Before shelling out unnecessary costs for broken or damaged pipes, consider how regular cleaning by professionals can…

Most homeowners spend little time thinking about their drains, but when a stoppage occurs, it can be frustrating. You don’t know how it happened, nor do you know how to fix it. There are a variety of reasons that a drain can become clogged, and much of it depends upon where the stoppage occurs. Unlike…

Plumbing can be a nightmare and not many homeowners have the skills or tools necessary to solve the problem. The key to saving money is to be as prepared as possible. Without proper preparation, complications with plumbing can become quite expensive to repair. Here are some simple steps you can take to be ready in…

If you live in a climate that regularly experiences harsh, cold winters, you probably already know that the pipes that transport water to your bathtub, shower and faucets can be damaged by freezing water. However, many people don’t know how to avoid frozen pipes, simply hoping that they won’t reach winter while preparing for the…