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 ...

There are two odors you definitely do not want to smell in your home — rotten eggs or a sewer stench. If you have noticed either of these foul odors wafting up from your bathroom sink, or from the ...

Q. For a month, it's been taking longer and longer for the water to drain from my bathroom sink. This morning the murky water is just standing there, not budging and defying my commands to exit my ...

Learn how to quickly clear a blocked drain and discover the everyday items that could be wreaking havoc on your drains Natalie TurnerConsumer Writer Drawing on nearly half a decade at Which?, Natalie ...

For all the glowing up that happens in front of your bathroom mirror, figuring out how to unclog a bathroom sink can get ugly quick. Your sink catches loose hair and soap scum so you can face the day ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Q: Last week, my home was inspected for the buyer. When my agent gave me the buyer’s request for repairs, one thing took me by surprise. I have lived in this home for over 20 years and never had a ...

Is a slow drain driving you crazy? If you're wondering how to unclog or clean a drain, we asked a plumbing expert for their tips. And you don’t even need chemicals to get the job done! Plumbing ...

Does your kitchen or bathroom drain smell? There are several natural methods you can use to try to freshen it up. First, remove any trapped hair or other objects like soap or grease from the drain ...

Question: Our guest bathroom has a sewage smell that I just can’t get rid of. Our cleaning service has given the room a super-thorough cleaning three times now, but the smell always comes back in ...