A smelly basement can start with one small floor drain. In many Brooklyn rowhouses, an areaway sits outside the basement door. This sunken space often has stairs leading down from the yard. At the bottom, there may be a floor drain. That drain helps move rainwater away during storms. But it can also let sewer… Continue reading Basement Drain Smell? Fix It Before It Spreads
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Frozen Tub Stopper? Fix It Before Replacing
Question My lever-actuated bathtub drain stopper is frozen in the open position. The cover has a “K,” so I think it may be Kohler. The drain was replaced over 20 years ago. I no longer have the paperwork. Before I spend $145 on a new drain assembly, can I clean it? Also, what brand should… Continue reading Frozen Tub Stopper? Fix It Before Replacing
PEX-A Repipe Red Flags Before You Close Walls
A renovation is the best time to fix old plumbing. Open walls make pipe work easier. They also let you improve the layout before the drywall returns. This homeowner is replacing old copper with PEX-A. The plan uses 3/4 inch lines as the main trunk. It also uses 1/2 inch branches for smaller fixture runs.… Continue reading PEX-A Repipe Red Flags Before You Close Walls