Unlike the kitchen sink–which should be cleaned weekly if not daily says Koch–the drain can be done less often. “Ideally, I'd ...

A clogged drain can cause backup in your pipes and cause you stress when it comes time to wash your face or shower. Here’s how to clear a clogged drain.

Q: I just inherited my parents’ house, which was built in the 1950s. The drains in the bathtub and the bathroom sink are discolored. One is brass, the other steel. I’ve been cleaning the grout ...

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When water comes up through the drain of a sink or tub, it's usually caused by a clog, or heavy rainfall that overwhelmed the sewer system. Plumbers explain how to clear the clog and the blockage.

The actual drain pipe that enters the kitchen sink cabinet must be no larger than a 1.5-inch pipe. This smaller pipe restricts the amount of water that enters the loop-vent system.

If the pipe into the wall is plugged, you might need a drain auger, such as the DrainX drain auger pro with 25 feet of cable ($31.99 on Amazon), or help from a plumber. Advertisement Reassembling ...

Koch details how to clean your kitchen sink drain, as well as how to clear out any clogs. ... Koch says that the acidity of vinegar can be hard on copper or brass pipes over time.