How to Unclog Your Main Sewer Line

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Expert step-by-step advice on how to unclog a sewer pipe that is clogged, including removal of tree roots and blockages. In This Article: Step-by-Step: How to Snake the Sewer Line Do Regular Sewer Maintenance Tree Roots in Sewer Lines Some Common Root-Removal Methods Your main sewer line is the primary drainage line leaving your home. […]

How to Fix or Replace a Leaky Sink Trap

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Is the drain under your sink dripping on the floor? Here is step-by-step advice on how to stop that drip either with an easy fix or by replacing it with an inexpensive new one.  In This Article: How to tighten the coupling nuts on sink trap How to disassemble and replace the sink trap Is […]

Clearing Bathtub Drain Problems

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A bathtub drains to the sewer or septic tank through a system of drainpipes that are connected to vent pipes, which expel sewer gases out the roof. A bathtub has a “trap”—a U-shaped pipe that contains water in order to block sewer gases from entering your home. To Clear a Bathtub Drain: Figure out where […]

How to Unclog a Toilet, Sink or Drain

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In This Article: How to Locate a Drain Clog About Unclogging Drains Eliminating Foul Drain Odors Expert advice on how to repair a kitchen or bathroom sink, with diagrams and instructions. Other than faucet problems and pop-up stopper issues, which are discussed in Faucet & Tap Repairs and How to Fix a Pop-up Drain Stopper, […]