It’s true–sewer problems can be an expensive headache. They come in many varieties: blockages, backups and leaks. Addressing repairs can be time-consuming, labor-intensive and costly. Landscape damage ...

Last week a Berkeley Place resident got in touch to say that he was concerned the methods a contractor was using for sewer repair work on the block might damage the street’s historic brownstones.

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 ...