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: My washing machine is in the basement in a room directly beneath the kitchen. When water drains from the washer, it’s going into a hole in the basement floor. The sump pump kicks on, but the water ...

One of the innovations that make indoor plumbing possible is sink traps. These curved drain pipes prevent sewer gasses and odors from entering the house. A U-shaped section of the drain pipe fills up ...

Several reviewers say this $15 tool saved them "hundreds of dollars" in plumbing fees.