Your kitchen sink may be among the least glamorous spots in your home, but without question, it's one of the most essential. Even if you don't do a lot of cooking, it's there to fill your coffeepot in ...

The P-trap is the U-shaped part of the drain, and it's a common place for sediment or gunk buildup. Most P-traps can be removed by hand, so all you need to do this is a bowl and an old toothbrush.

Q: I have a problem with my plumbing. Below my kitchen sink is a copper pipe that comes out of the wall, extends for about a foot and then goes back into the wall. I have noticed a small leak coming ...

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 ...

If you're like most homeowners and have resigned yourself to a poorly working stopper in your bathroom sink, you'll be amazed to see how easy it is to fix. Once you understand the basic system, you'll ...

Dear James: I noticed a damp spot from an extremely slow leak under my kitchen sink. I cannot afford to call a plumber right now. Is there some method to temporarily repair it? -- David J.

Trenchless plumbing pros in Bound Brook, NJ, discuss common signs of drain and sewer line clogs. Bound Brook, United ...