Q. My new kitchen is going to have a large island with my double-bowl sink in it. The young plumber and my contractor want to use some newfangled thing that just fits under the cabinet. They call it ...

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 ...

Three plumbers with their arms crossed standing behind a kitchen sink - Static Media / Shutterstock While you don't use your kitchen sink to cook or bake, there are few tasks that you can accomplish ...

If you ask my mom, she’ll tell you that if you didn’t scrub the kitchen sink after washing the dishes, then you didn’t really finish doing the dishes. It’s a habit that stuck with me after I was ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're dealing with less-than-ideal drainage in your kitchen sink, you may have a clog on your hands. This can happen even with meticulous ...

Sick of smelly kitchen drains? We check if each solution can dissolve a greasy, stubborn mix of melted lard, breadcrumbs and broccoli. Speed Unblocking a drain is a chore that we all put off. That’s ...

When it comes to cleaning the kitchen, making sure the cabinets are wiped down, refrigerator is sanitized, and cleaning the sink are obvious steps–but it’s important not to miss a crucial hiding spot ...

Grease, coffee grounds and pasta are some of the worst clog-creating offenders and should never go down the drain. David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things ...