Sink traps are one of the most common points of plumbing failure in homes, sometimes developing leaks or becoming clogged. Changing or repairing a leaking trap, or removing and cleaning a plugged one, ...

Your kitchen sink may be among the least glamorous spots in your home, but without question, it's one of the most essential. Even if you don't do a lot of cooking, it's there to fill your coffeepot in ...

Q: I have a leak where the drain line connects to the bottom of the kitchen sink. What can I do? A: What you don’t want to do is run water down that side of the sink. You probably have a leaky sink ...

Sooner or later, just about everyone who uses a sink will need to become familiar with the drain trap, the J-shaped piece of pipe underneath the sink. A trap can work for years without problems, then ...

A clogged sink can be a tough fix, but a professional plumber has a recommendation you can try that can save you a lot of ...

Every sink is unique, the bathroom is different from the kitchen sink. However, they might have similar components across all versions. A leakage in the sink can be as frustrating as it is unhygienic.

Have your holiday guests left you with a clogged bathroom sink? Follow these instructions for clearing out the P-trap under your sink. Every plumbing fixture in your home should have a P-trap. Some ...

It started with a phone call from Marcia. She had an idea for a column, but while she usually breaks this to me with an enthusiastic "I have an idea for a column!," in this case it was delivered in ...

Some bathroom and kitchen sinks have “S” traps like this one that drain into the floor. It’s important that sewer gas doesn’t get trapped in them. Proper venting of drain lines ensures that a small ...