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A drain that smells like a sewer can make you wonder what’s hiding under the sink. One possible culprit is an old S-trap: a curved pipe designed to hold water

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A leaking P-trap can leave a puddle under your sink, a musty smell in the cabinet, or both. The good news is that replacing one is usually a manageable DIY

A P-trap is easy to forget because it sits out of sight, tucked beneath a sink or behind a fixture. But this curved pipe does an important job: it holds

That curved pipe beneath your sink does more than carry dirty water away. A P-trap holds a small amount of water that blocks sewer gas from coming back into your

A toilet drain pipe is usually 3 inches in diameter, though some homes use a 4-inch pipe for the toilet branch or main drain. The right size depends on your

A shower that starts strong and then turns into a weak trickle when someone opens a tap is frustrating—and the pipe size may be part of the problem. For most

A water line can look perfectly fine and still leave you with a weak shower when someone turns on the kitchen tap. The right size depends on more than the

That gurgling sound from your sink might be more than an annoyance. It can be a clue that your plumbing isn’t getting the air it needs to drain properly. A