The straight dope on fixer-uppers

9. Don't use plastic soil pipe

The soil pipe, also known as the soil stack, is what the toilets drain into. Plastic soil pipe amplifies sound – in particular, the sound of flushing water. Cast iron soil pipe costs more but muffles the sound.

Spend the money.

(Text: Ed Zotti; Photo: istockphoto)
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