I’ve been a master plumber since 1981. I’ve always loved doing plumbing because it’s a very interesting three-dimensional challenge to install drain, waste and vent (DWV) piping in a new home or a ...

ANDERSONVILLE, TN - March 16, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Tennessee Standard Plumbing - Andersonville has launched a DIY ...

I recently had a plumbing emergency in my own home. The main drain pipe under the basement floor got clogged with toilet paper. The culprit is a newer low-flush toilet in a basement bathroom. I’ve ...

Your plumbing at home may seem like a simple system. But a surprising number of things can easily go wrong with your pipes, ...

I have a plugged up drain pipe in my basement. I have a floor drain that gives me access to the pipe. I have both a snake thats a good 30 feet long and an expanding rubber balloon that shoots surges ...

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.