I did an in-person inspection recently. A man purchased a 50-year-old home next to a ski resort. He and his family are avid snow skiers and were tired of renting expensive condominiums. He wanted my ...

I discovered the radiant heating system, and most of the plumbing drains and vents are installed incorrectly. It turns out the previous owner was an avid DIYer. He knew just enough about building and ...

Mr. Saavedra worked under the sink for a while, replacing the black ABS P-trap. He then cut a small hole in the outside wall to access the vent pipe. He cut out a roughly 18-inch section of cast iron ...

I had to craft a custom p-trap for the shower. I used two long-radius 2-inch-diameter 90s with the standard hard 90 that comes with a standard solid-weld p-trap.

Banishing that awful sink smell couldn't be any easier with this expert's quick method. By Holly Kintuka , Audience Writer 09:48, Tue, Apr 15, 2025 | UPDATED: 09:59, Tue, Apr 15, 2025 ...

Handyman Bo (@dadadvicefrombo) shares advice on how to clean out a clogged sink drain. @dadadvicefrombo. P-Trap is a pipe that catches grease/debris and is designed to prevent the sewage smell from ...

Then, in a separate sink — or outside with a hose — rinse out the dirt and grime from the P trap itself before putting it back together. How it's helping These hacks are not only easy, but they can ...

Surprisingly, kitchen and bathroom clogs have multiple similar solutions. Your garbage disposal adds a step to unclogging a kitchen sink, but Soukup walks us through everything you need to know.

Unclogging a bathroom sink sounds like an easy DIY task—and it is—but some touted methods can lead you astray. We spoke to professional plumbers to find out what works and what doesn’t.