Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

Try jiggling the handle! Or plunge with more gusto! Can the misuse of drain opener cause blindness? Some problems just can't be solved without professional help, and some can cost a stiff price to fix ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Before homeowners dig deep for expensive plumbing repairs, city officials want them to know about one storefront in Chicago that houses "rogue plumbers." Plumbers who face allegations ...

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Today, Chicago’s Plumbers Local 130 broke ground on a new three-story West Loop training facility. While some will still mourn the loss of the detailed limestone-clad, neo-classical Plumbing Industry ...

United Association Plumbers Local 130 was slated to open its new training center on the near west side of Chicago on September 12. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — United Association Plumbers Local 130 was slated ...

Hispanic female, former makeup artist with a gag reflex issue — that’s not what comes to mind when one thinks of a plumber. But it’s an apt description of Chicago resident Cristina Barillas, who ...