Q. My city allows homeowners to install their own plumbing. But to get the permit, I need to supply them with a rough-in plumbing diagram. What is a plumbing diagram? Can I just do a bathroom plumbing ...

In this episode titled "Roughing In," we tackle various aspects of home improvement, including figuring out electrical and plumbing systems. The video covers the process of securing framing, rough-in ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...