Sink traps are one of the most common points of plumbing failure in homes. Sometimes they develop leaks or become clogged. Changing or repairing a leaking trap, or removing and cleaning a plugged one, ...

While you don't use your kitchen sink to cook or bake, there are few tasks that you can accomplish in the kitchen if it isn't working. You need to be able to wash your hands before preparing meals or ...

Swapping a faucet, toilet, or sink looks straightforward until you discover the one plumbing rule that quietly governs ...

Dear James: I have a very tiny leak in one of the drain pipes directly under the sink. Is there a simple DIY fix for this so I can avoid having to call in a plumber to replace the pipe? — Miriam F.

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

A clogged toilet can be embarrassing, and the thought of calling a plumber for such an issue can feel like an overreaction. But that clogged toilet, a backed-up sink or suddenly high water bill could ...

One of the more pleasing sounds a homeowner hears is the gurgling noise water makes as it speeds down drain pipes and into waste-water oblivion. It is a sound of a system working well. ++ A sound that ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa - January 13, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Northwest Plumbing, Heating & AC has expanded its winter ...

Pouring milk down the sink can cause plumbing blockages due to its fats and proteins, leading to slow drains and odors. Environmentally, it depletes oxygen in water bodies, harming aquatic life. Safer ...