When plunging a bathroom sink, use your thumb to cover the overflow hole on the side of the sink. And for a two-basin kitchen sink, cover one of the sink drains with a damp cloth as you plunge the ...

In our bathroom, the sink is between the shower and the toilet, so we tied in the sink drain on the way to the pump. The pump has a drain entrance on both sides, so you can configure your bathroom ...

All bathroom sink plumbing parts are divided into either ... Drain Tailpiece . The tailpiece, or sink tailpiece, is the straight section of pipe that connects to the bottom of the sink drain fitting.

It's not a fun job, but someone has to do it. Read our tips for the most effective way to clean your bathroom drain, including how to remove those pesky hair clogs and how to clean a sink drain ...

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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 ...

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.

Question: How can I remove stains around the drain of a bathroom sink? — Manassas Answer: The stains are probably mineral deposits, left because water repeatedly pooled around the drain and ...

To properly plunge your bathroom sink, it’s best to have a drain plunger—these are usually the ones with red cups and wood handles. You can also buy a hand plunger for sinks for around $5.