When a bathroom sink drain gets old, it tends to get rusty and smelly, and because there's little chance of things improving on their own, it's a good reason to replace the drain. Don't be intimidated by the task and call a plumber because as far as DIY jobs go, it's one of t...
If you’re like most homeowners and have resigned yourself to a poorly working stopper in your bathroom sink, you’ll be amazed to see how easy it is to fix. Once you understand the basic system, you’ll become master of your lavatory and will never again have to live with a sink tha...
So the next time you notice a smell in your bathroom that’s a little off or see that your sink isn’t draining quite like it should be, consider whether it might be (past) time for your sink drain to receive some routine cleaning. Trust us, giving your bathroom sink drain a little ...
Knowing how to fix a clogged bathroom sink may depend on what’s clogging it. You can flush soap scum clogs with vinegar and baking soda or tweeze hair. For bigger clogs in your bathroom sink, a plunger or drain snake works best. Figuring out why your bathroom sink is not draining is ...
It all starts with a wad of hair and gunk that slows drainage, which creates more buildup until you stand ankle deep in lukewarm water whenever you take a shower. It's gross. The problem can usually be traced to a ball of hair in the drain and on the trip waste mechanism, the ...
Pro Tip: Check for any signs of leakage to maintain faucet functionality. How To Deal With The Water Damage If a bathroom sink is leaking underneath, every drip causes water damage. Once you’ve stopped the leak, you’ll also need to repair the water damage. Here’s why: Over time, ...
When you see a pool of water on the bathroom floor by the cabinet or inside the bathroom cabinet, it's certainly not a good discovery. A leaking bathroom sink can be a small problem and sometimes simply to fix, but if left untreated can lead to a majorplumbing repair, serious property ...
1Push the blow bag about 6 inches into the drainpipe, and be ready (with a bucket) for water to back up out of the pipe. If you are using one on a bathtub, push it down the overflow pipe until it passes the tee at the tub drain. ...
How to Replace a Bathroom Sink Drain The trap bend is a U-shaped bend. One end connects to the vertical tailpiece that descends from the sink drain, and the other end connecting to the waste arm. The trap bend is designed to be easily removable in order to clear clogs, or it may hav...
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