Sink traps are one of the most common points of plumbing failure in homes. Sometimes they develop leaks or become clogged. Changing or repairing a leaking trap, or removing and cleaning a plugged one, ...

Some bathroom and kitchen sinks have “S” traps like this one that drain into the floor. It’s important that sewer gas doesn’t get trapped in them. Proper venting of drain lines ensures that a small ...

Q-I am having trouble with the bathroom sink in our guest room. It is partially clogged so that water drains out very slowly. I have tried chemical cleaners and a plunger but can`t seem to free it. In ...

Traps are the J-shaped devices connected to the bottom of sinks and bathtubs. The most common type, installed under most house sinks, is referred to as a "P-Trap." They retain about a cup of water in ...

The best industrial design is rare but always, in retrospect, head-slappingly obvious. Take this sink trap, which just took home a Platinum Award for Design Excellence. It’s clear, so that you can see ...