How Basement Floor Drains Work – Do You Need One?

Basement floor drains play a crucial role in managing water and preventing flooding in basements. Here’s a brief summary of how they work and whether you need one: How Basement Floor Drains Work Do You Need a Basement Floor Drain? Do You Need a Floor Drain in the Basement? So, is a basement floor drain … Read more

The Telltale Signs of Poorly Vented Plumbing Drain lines

The signs of poorly vented plumbing drain lines are slow draining fixtures, gurgling drains, weak flushing toilets, sewer odors in the house and empty toilet bowls. A toilet that bubbles when flushed or when another fixture drains is also a good sign. In summary, these are the signs of poorly vented drain lines: Signs of … Read more

Toilet Won’t Flush But Water Rises? Why & What to Do

If your toilet won’t flush but instead water rises in the bowl then drains out slowly, you have a clogged toilet (usually a partially clogged toilet) or plumbing vent. To fix the problem, use a plunger or toilet auger to unclog the toilet or climb to the roof of the house and unblock the plumbing … Read more

How a Sink Drain Works – Plumbing Diagrams

A sink drain is a crucial component of a plumbing system that facilitates the removal of wastewater and prevents it from accumulating in your sink. Here’s a brief summary of how a sink drain works: How a Sink Drain Works Understanding Your Home Plumbing I often have people ask me if sinks and toilets drain … Read more

Double Kitchen Sink Backing Up Into Each Other? Do This

Double kitchen sink backing up into each other is caused by a clog in the main sink drainpipe. To fix the problem, pour half a cup of baking soda and 1 cup of white vinegar down then drain then follow it up with a gallon of boiling water after 15 minutes. Alternatively, remove and clean … Read more

Plumbing Vents: What they Do, Types, Sizes, Diagrams

Plumbing vents are essential components of a plumbing system, playing a crucial role in maintaining proper drainage and preventing sewer gases from entering your home. Here’s a brief summary of what plumbing vents do, the types, sizes, and diagrams: Plumbing Vents: What They Do Types of Plumbing Vents Sizes of Plumbing Vents Plumbing Vent Diagram … Read more

Understanding the Drain-Waste-Vent System Easily

Here is a brief guide to understand a Drain-Waste-Vent System: Drain-Waste-Vent System Diagram A drain-waste-vent system is not to be confused with the water supply system. Let us briefly look at the house water supply system. House Water Supply System If you use water from your city, a main water line also called a service … Read more

How to Kill Mold in a Sink Drain Naturally

o naturally kill mold in a sink drain, you can use safe and eco-friendly methods. Here’s a brief summary of the steps: How and Where Mold Grows in a Sink Drain If you look underneath you kitchen/bathroom sink, you will notice that that there is a vertical pipe connecting the P-trap (U-bend) to the sink’s … Read more

Toilet Gurgles/Bubbles When Showering? Do This

Causes and Solutions of a Toilet Gurgling/Bubbling When Showering: A Brief Summary Causes: Solutions: How Does a Blocked Drainpipe/Vent Cause a Gurgling Toilet? A vent stack is the vertical pipe which runs from the main house drainpipe through the roof of your house. It has 2 main functions. In order for your fixtures to drain … Read more

Kitchen Sink Not Draining? 6 Ways to Unclog It Fast

A kitchen sink with standing water is different from a slow draining kitchen sink as I have outlined in this post. Unlike a slow draining sink drain which is usually partially clogged, a kitchen sink with standing want is usually fully clogged. A kitchen sink with standing water is caused by a clog in the … Read more