Three plumbers with their arms crossed standing behind a kitchen sink - Static Media / Shutterstock While you don't use your kitchen sink to cook or bake, there are few tasks that you can accomplish ...

A gurgling sink is usually a sign that something in the drainage or venting system isn't working properly. It isn't always an emergency, but it can be an early warning that a developing issue needs ...

Dear Jerry: Our house is a ranch-style, circa 1950s. The kitchen sinks and dishwasher (which has never been used) drain into a separate 500-gallon septic tank. When we purchased the house, the ...

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 ...

Your kitchen sink is probably the one thing in the house that never gets a break. Whether you are rinsing vegetables, scrubbing pans, or just dumping dishes after a long day, it is always doing ...