ASK THE BUILDER | It’s important for you to understand the importance of plumbing vent pipes. They are the pathway air must follow when you decide to flush a toilet, use a washing machine or ...

Usually a pipe that's 1 1 / 2 inches in diameter is sufficient to vent any residential fixture. But some plumbing codes have very specific sizing requirements. If you start to collect vent pipes ...

Q: My washing machine is in the basement in a room directly beneath the kitchen. When water drains from the washer, it’s going into a hole in the basement floor. The sump pump kicks on, but the ...