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 ...

Worse, the stuck food particles will continue rotting and clogging the pipes, giving way to a stench. Simply fill the sink ...

Unclogging a kitchen or bathroom sink doesn't automatically warrant a call to the plumber. Before you try breaking up the blockage yourself, however, consider these best practices to prevent damaging ...

Q: My bathroom sink isn’t draining very well, and it’s driving me crazy. While the water does eventually drain out, it takes a long time—and, in the meantime, it’s hard to use a sink full of dirty ...

Dried out p-traps, biofilm buildup and sewer line complications can all emit unpleasant odors. For years, Alina Atherton battled a bad odor coming from the shower drain in her rental home in Henderson ...

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