Drains

Nothing causes calamity quicker than a defective drain. Make sure your shower, sink and bathtub drains look good and work properly.

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How to Remove a Shower Drain From the Top

Use a special drain assembly to quickly and easily install a new drain from the top.

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Basement Drain Backing Up? Here’s How to Unclog It

Clearing a clogged drain line requires a little more work than most household clogs, but with a little know-how, you...


How To Splice Drain Pipes with Mission Couplings

Save time and trouble with mission couplings.


That Little Hole at the Top of Your Sink, Explained

Have you ever wondered about that hole near the top of your bathroom sink?


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How To Unclog a Kitchen Sink

Get your smelly, stopped-up drain running fast again with one of these techniques.

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Getting Rid of a Sewer Smell in the Basement

Stop sewer gas from entering the basement.


How to Replace a Kitchen Sink Basket and Old Metal Trap

Remove a leaky chrome kitchen waste line and replace it with a plastic PVC waste line and trap.


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15 Things You Should Never Put Down Your Garbage Disposal

Avoid these to keep your garbage disposal running smooth and your drains clog-free.


Fixing a Sewage Ejection Pump

Before you call a plumber, test for a bad switch. It's a $20 fix you can do yourself.


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12 Plumbing Myths Busted

Sorry to burst your bubble, but you need to stop believing these 10 plumbing myths ASAP!


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Kitchen Ideas: A Better Sink Drain

Ninety-nine percent of drain lines under sinks are bound to leak sooner or later.


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How To Remove a Bathtub Drain

Follow our step-by-step guide for hassle-free maintenance and repairs.


Simple Bathroom Sink Drain Cleaner

When my bathroom sink gets clogged, I don't reach for chemicals. Instead, I use a long zip tie. I cut...

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How to Replace a Bathtub Drain Stopper With a Lift-and-Turn Drain

Learn how to replace a bathtub drain and install a new stopper.



How to Install a Pedestal Sink

Here's everything you need to know about how to install a pedestal sink, from start to finish.


5 Clog-Busting Products for Your Drains

All clogs are not created equal, and some require a little more umph to fix than others. Keep these go-to...


What is a Zip-It Drain Cleaning Tool and Why Do You Need One?

The Zip-It drain tool is a thin stick of flexible plastic with tiny barbs up and down the sides and...


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Never Connect a Trap to a Vertical Drain Like This

When a trap connects to a vertical drain, install a tee fitting. A “sanitary tee” gives the waste arm a...


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12 Home Improvement Ideas for Beginning DIYers

Here are a dozen starter projects to build your DIY home improvement skills and boost your confidence. These projects vary...


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How to Clear Clogged Drains

Quick results with a plunger and plumber's snake


Water is Coming Out of the Air Gap

Simple cleaning will clear the clog

How To Install a Floor Drain Backflow Preventer

This 15-minute fix can prevent an expensive mess.


How to Use Oil to Seal a Floor Drain P-Trap

A layer of oil keeps your floor drain sealed


How to Keep Drains From Clogging

Take these steps to prevent most clogs and nasty backups. You'll thank us later.