In a post titled, “We Need Both Plumbers and English Majors,” Kevin Drum suggests that Rick Santorum may have a point in criticizing the Obama administration’s focus on helping more people earn ...

EAST HILLS, N.Y. (CBSNewYork)-- Broken boiler? Cracked pipes? You may find it harder than ever to find a plumber. There's a nationwide plumber shortage, and on Long Island the problem is especially ...

Even the most adventurous DIY master can stop in their tracks when a plumbing issue arises. But how do you know the difference between a quick plunger fix and a problem that needs professional ...

1. It could be money down the drain. Expect a routine house call to repair a clogged drain or a leaky pipe to cost $50 to $70 an hour (rates may be higher in big cities). After-hours repairs -- ...

Better Business Bureau Serving Acadiana reminds local home owners that all plumbers are not the same. The state of Louisiana does acknowledge differences between “journeyman” and “master” plumbers ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Plumbing is seldom exciting. It works fine for years, faithfully filling, flowing and flushing. But when you get a clog or a pipe leaks water through your ceiling a few days before your holiday guests ...