Q:After saving for years, we finally completed our new kitchen. We love the layout and state-of-the art plumbing fixtures. The only issue we need to resolve is that when the dishwasher cycles, we get ...

Q: Tim, every time I shut off a faucet in my home, my water pipes rattle and make a dreadful sound. It seems to me that they might burst. The problem is common in many houses on my street, as I’ve ...

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.

Have you heard strange noises in the walls of your home? There's a good chance that annoying sound is caused by your home's water pipes. Noisy pipes can cause quite a stir—they may even keep you up at ...

Dear James: Whenever I shut the water off quickly, there is a banging sound. I am building a new house and want the plumbing to be quiet. What can I do to stop the banging noise? — Kenny T. Dear Kenny ...

Danny Lipford: Racheal asks, “What causes the hammering sound in my water pipes when I turn on my kitchen sink? I can’t stand that thump, thump sound you hear a lot of times when you turn a faucet on ...

Q. After saving for years, we finally completed our new kitchen. We love the layout and state-of-the art plumbing fixtures. The only issue we need to resolve is that when the dishwasher cycles, we get ...

Q: After saving for years, we finally completed our new kitchen. We love the layout and state-of-the art plumbing fixtures. The only issue we need to resolve is that when the dishwasher cycles, we get ...