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Every plumbing fixture in your home carries waste to the sewer or septic tank via a system of drainpipes. Also connected to this system are ...
Showing posts with label Care and Repair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Care and Repair. Show all posts
How to Clear a Sink or Tub Drain
A slow-draining tub or sink usually means the drain is clogged. On a sink, first try using a plunger, and, if that doesn't work, clean o...
How to Water-Blast a Clogged Drain
There is a tool that’s easier and less messy to use than a snake for breaking loose clogs: a “blow bag” or “hydraulic ram,” which is essenti...
How to Clear a Clogged Drain
Following are the steps to take when trying to solve various types of drain problems. You’ll find more about each in the other Repair & ...
Toilet Problems & Repairs
Expert do-it-yourself advice and techniques for fixing the most common toilet problems Toilet repair is a job that homeowners often end up...
Sink or Tub Doesn’t Drain or Drains Slowly
A slow-draining tub or sink usually means the drain is clogged. With a sink, first try using a plunger. If that doesn’t work, clean out th...
Sink and Bathtub Stopper Repairs
The most common problems with pop-up stoppers are that they don't close fully, fit the drain flange tightly, or open easily when the lev...
How to Snake a Drain Clog
Here’s how to use a drain auger: 1. Wearing rubber gloves, push the cable into the drain while turning the auger’s handle clockwise. Keep ...
How to Plunge a Drain Clog
When a drain is clogged—whether it’s a sink, toilet, or tub—the first thing to do is try breaking up the clog by plunging the drain with a p...
How to Clear a Sink Drain
Here are the most commonly recommended methods for clearing a clogged sink drain: Plunger. Be sure the plunger’s suction cup is large eno...
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