Sinks

You can fix chipped enamel on cast iron and steel sinks, and you can make the repair almost invisible with a special enamel repair kit. We show…

Replacing a vanity with a wall-hung sink is one of the best ways to make a small bathroom feel roomier. As the floor space opens up, the room…

Give your bathroom a dramatic makeover in one long weekend by replacing the vanity cabinet, sink and faucets. We'll show you how to remove the…

Plumbing an island sink is tricky. We show two methods of properly venting the drain—an island (loop) vent and an air admittance…

Plumbing an island sink can be a challenge. That's because there is no adjacent wall to run a vent for the drain. This article will show you…

Replace a grungy laundry sink with a new one and upgrade with a soap dispenser and faucet with a pull-out spout. It's usually a simple half-day…

Make your cramped bathroom feel more spacious and stylish by tearing out the old vanity and sink and installing a new pedestal sink. It's…

Sink sprayers can develop leaks just like any other water line, but they're trickier to spot. The solution usually involves replacing either the…

Remove rust stains from toilets, sinks and bathtubs quickly and easily with the resin bed cleaner used for water softeners.

The right product and technique can cut cleaning time by 30 percent. We'll show you how to remove tough stains in toilets, sinks and…

Learn the best techniques for clearing clogged sink drains using a plunger and a snake. Avoid emergency visits from the plumber and save…

Remodel a small bathroom and make it feel bigger with a table-mounted vessel sink and wall mounted faucet. We show you how to plumb and install…

We show simple ways to find and stop common water leaks before they cause rot and other expensive damage. You'll find most of them around…

The best time to fix a plumbing leak is before it happens, by properly connecting water supply and waste line fittings. Learn the tricks that…

This story shows you how to make your small, cramped bathroom more convenient, elegant and easy to clean. These projects make the typical 6 x 8…

To save you time, money and headaches down the road, we collected our favorite tips and tricks for solving common household plumbing problems.…

Hand-tightened compression nuts for water supply lines always seem to need an extra turn with pliers. But a big part of the problem is…

Four weekend kitchen upgrades—a new sink and faucet, a stainless steel backsplash, classy track lighting and open shelves. Each one will…

Shutting off the house water supply to change a leaky shutoff valve can be a big inconvenience. Instead, just add a repair valve and leave the…

Kitchen and bath drains that get frequent use are usually full of water, but basement floor drains can dry out, allowing sewer gas in. To slow…