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.

Drains that have mechanisms to open and close them are all pretty much alike. Whether in a bathroom sink or a tub, somewhere near the inlet (or at it), there is a plug that prevents water from ...

Close-up of a bathtub filling with water - Arina P Habich/Shutterstock When you want a warm, relaxing bath, there's nothing as frustrating as realizing that you don't have a functional drain stopper ...

Drains that have mechanisms to open and close them are all pretty much alike. Whether in a bathroom sink or a tub, somewhere near the inlet (or at it), there is a plug that prevents water from ...

We all run into drainage problems at one point or another, especially if you live in a busy home. And while a sink or bathtub that drains very, very slowly might throw a wrench in your day, you don’t ...

Most of us take our sink pop-up stopper for granted—until it stops working properly. Then we get that “sinking” feeling, and nobody wants that, especially in our house’s bathroom. Fortunately, help is ...

Q: In my bathtub is a lever that controls when the water goes down the drain. Unfortunately, the lever isn’t doing its job anymore, and the water just runs down the drain. I figure there’s a mechanism ...

Removing a bathtub drain is usually a fairly simple task for any DIYer. The most important step is figuring out what type of drain stopper is in the tub. Knowing the basic mechanics of your tub’s ...

When you want a warm, relaxing bath, there's nothing as frustrating as realizing that you don't have a functional drain stopper or plug. Maybe you accidentally misplaced it while giving your unruly ...