Sink plumbing

Ninety-nine percent of drain lines under sinks are bound to leak sooner or later.

I don't go out of my way to be a nit picker as a Seattle Home Inspector----sometimes it just happens. I think the kind of nit picker that most agents have a problem with is when those seemingly unimportant items end up in the "Summary of Significant Findings" section of the report. This is "bad form"----as Captain Hook would say. While this kind of information should be mentioned in the context of general "information" about the home, placing it in the Summary gives it "weight" that it…

Moving kitchen plumbing is one of the most important issues to consider when planning your kitchen remodel. Here is what you need to know. #hunkerhome #kitchenplumbing #kitchenplumbingtips #kitchenremodel #kitchenremodeltips

<p>It is definitely possible to install a kitchen sink yourself, but you'll need to be well-prepared. This step-by-step guide will help.</p>

When a trap connects to a vertical drain, install a tee fitting. A “sanitary tee” gives the waste arm a slight downward slope, enough for good flow, but not enough to create a siphon.

How bathroom sink plumbing works, including a diagram of the drain plumbing assembly

Make your laundry room more attractive and functional by reworking the plumbing and adding a new sink and countertop.

If you've had problems with your pipes you'll want to read this. Plumbers give us the scoop on clogged pipes, DIY plumbing repair, and more!

More than any other type of home improvement job, plumbing can drive a DIYer crazy. Problems arise, projects grow, frustrations multiply. Even pros are not immune. But one way to manage the frustrations and achieve a successful plumbing project is to allow plenty of time-at least twice as much time as you think the project should take. Another smart step is to learn some tricks of the trade. Here are a few of our favorites.