Some bathroom and kitchen sinks have “S” traps like this one that drain into the floor. It’s important that sewer gas doesn’t get trapped in them. Proper venting of drain lines ensures that a small ...

Nobody wants to deal with a clogged kitchen sink, but when it happens, it can become a serious problem in no time at all. There are a variety of things that might technically be able to go down the ...

Q: I have a leak where the drain line connects to the bottom of the kitchen sink. What can I do? A: What you don’t want to do is run water down that side of the sink. You probably have a leaky sink ...

Yesterday I was perusing a national news website whose headlines more and more seem to resemble those of a sensational supermarket tabloid. Being a syndicated newspaper columnist, I find this ...

Question: The water in my kitchen sink drained slowly for months. Last week it stopped draining completely. A plumber discovered the drain line was clogged with grease. I can't believe this happened ...

Yesterday I was perusing a national news website whose headlines more and more seem to resemble those of a sensational supermarket tabloid. Being a syndicated newspaper columnist, I find this ...