By Stephen Clapham It may shock people to learn that cancer is the most dangerous threat to firefighter health and safety. In ...

NEWARK, N.J.-- The state Department of Environmental Protection has launched an investigation into what it calls improper replacement of lead water pipes in the city of Newark. The news came out after ...

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - As more cold weather approaches, one major concern for many is frozen pipes. While taking precautions to keep your pipes in good shape through cold snaps is common, have you ever ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

When wildfires swept through the hills near Santa Cruz, California, in 2020, they released toxic chemicals into the water supplies of at least two communities. One sample found benzene, a carcinogen, ...

When temperatures plummet, the risk of your pipes freezing and bursting skyrockets—a reality that may end up costing you a lot of time and money. In fact, burst pipes are one of the most common causes ...

A landmark federal commitment to fund the elimination of a toxic national legacy—lead drinking water pipes—promises to improve the public health outlook for millions of people across the U.S. But it ...

CONTINUES. AND THE GOAL, OF COURSE, IS TO REMOVE 100% OF ALL THE LEAD SERVICE LINES IN AMERICA. UM, AND SO OBVIOUSLY, WE ARE A WILLING PARTICIPANT AND NOW WE ARE NOT JUST SEEING THE IMPACT OF LEAD ...

Polyvinyl chloride pipes have become the backbone of modern plumbing, drainage, and irrigation systems worldwide. Understanding the intricate manufacturing process behind these ubiquitous construction ...

During the cold weather of fall and winter, knowing how to stop pipes from freezing becomes ever more important. Luckily, frozen pipes and subsequent leaks are more than preventable if you take the ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.