An island sink presents a unique plumbing problem: Like all drains, the sink drain has to be vented to allow air into the pipes to equalize pressure, but how do you connect it to the building’s vent ...

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 ...

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 ...

Have you heard the old saying, “You don’t know what you don’t know”? It’s an axiom homeowners should always keep in mind when thinking about the mechanical and structural systems hidden behind the ...

Dear James: I have a very tiny leak in one of the drain pipes directly under the sink. Is there a simple DIY fix for this so I can avoid having to call in a plumber to replace the pipe? — Miriam F.

Q. How can water flood under my kitchen sink every few weeks when the faucet and dishwasher haven’t been used for hours? My plumber advised replacing the kitchen faucet, but he’s not really sure that ...

Sinks can become a catch-all dumping ground for waste in the kitchen and bathroom, but they shouldn't be. Many of the things people tend to put down the drain can harm the sink and the home's plumbing ...