How to Easily Connect the Plumbing for a New Bathroom Sink

Connecting the plumbing for a new bathroom sink isn’t as daunting as it might sound. In fact, this can be a relatively fast and satisfying DIY project if you have the right tools and a little know-how. Does the type of sink matter? In most cases, no. The drain and water-supply connections are generally installed […]

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 […]

Bathroom Sink Plumbing

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How bathroom sink plumbing works, including a diagram of the drain plumbing assembly A bath sink typically has two fixture holes on either 4-, 6-, or 8-inch centers. The wider types are meant to receive a split-set faucet, with faucet handles separate from the spout. The 4- or 6-inch holes may receive either a center […]

How Drain-Waste-Vent Plumbing Systems Work

diagram of drain waste vent system

In This Article: How Drain-Waste-Vent Plumbing Works Drain Waste Vent (DWV) Pipe Sizes Understand how your home’s  drain-waste-vent (DWV) plumbing systems work with this expert illustrated explanation. Hidden behind the walls and floors of a house, a system of large pipes carries drain water and waste to the sewer or septic system. The DWV system […]