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Kitchen Trap Installation Step 1. Insert a trap nut over the sink drain tailpiece with the threads facing down, insert a plastic ferrule washer beveled edge down under the nut onto the sink tailpiece. The plastic washer will hold the trap nut in place while you install the rest of the ...
While installing a new kitchen sink is not a complicated task, there are few tips to keep in mind that make the process go more smoothly and ensure you don’t have to deal with problems later. Many newbies learning how to install a new kitchen sink will often install the sink before the...
Insert the facet supply tubes through the holes in the sink deck and secure the faucet to the sink with the mounting nuts or mounting collar supplied with the faucet. Connect the sprayer if you're installing a kitchen sink. If you're dropping in a bathroom sink, this is a good time to...
Install a branch tailpiece by disassembling the P-trap, unscrewing the existing tailpiece compression nut using locking pliers and then removing the tailpiece. Cut the branch tailpiece to the same length as the one you removed using a hacksaw. Install the tailpiece onto the sink drain, tighten th...
The drain gasket is the likely culprit if your kitchen sink is leaking around the drain. You can often fix this problem with a few tools and easy-to-follow instructions. First, remove the drain stopper and disconnect the P-trap from the drainpipe. This will give you access to the drain...
Step-by-step advice on how to stop a drip from the drainpipe under your sink. Includes easy fixes or complete replacement.
Buy and install a squat toilet. Buy and use a portable squat toilet. Buy or build an elevated squatting platform contraption. Try not to fall off of it and hurt yourself. There is good news for squat toilet enthusiasts: You can now buy squat toilets over the Internet! We truly live...
Use long tweezers or azip-it toolto remove hair. If neither works, try disassembling the whole drain. (see “clean the p trap” below) Once you learn how to unclog a bathroom sink clogged with hair, install a preventative screen over your sink and shower drains to minimize the problem ...
Reset and Clear: If your kitchen sink has a garbage disposal, ensure it’s not jammed. Use the reset button typically located at the bottom of the disposal unit. Manually turn the disposal blades using an Allen wrench (inserted into the bottom of the unit) to clear any jams. ...