Category Archives: Sink Repair

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When I turn one handle on my sink, water comes out of the other handle. What’s up with that?

The sink itself does not leak, but when I turn on the hot water, water comes OUT OF the cold handle itself, and vice versa. Otherwise there are no other issues… the water temperature and flow is fine, and there is no drip. How can I repair this, or do I need to replace the … Continue reading

How to clean under bathroom sink stains / damage?

I am moving out of my rental and the bottle I had underneath the bathroom sink have ruined the bottom of it. Also, I spilled wax on it that I cannot remove. How can I repair or conceal this? How can I prevent it for next time?

How would I repair the plumbing under a kitchen sink? What is the p-trap and the s-trap?

My mom-in-law recently had a bad leak under the sink. When I looked at it the pipe was very loose,like it had just popped off.It also looks like it may be leaking around the drain underneath the sink any help would be appreciated. All the fittings are plastic 1 1/2" pvc. I think it all … Continue reading

What to look for in contractors who repair major water damage?

Bathroom sink pipe sprung a major leak, 15 minutes worth of tap water soaked hardwood flooring, plaster walls and ceilings and ran into some duct work…also we are concerned about the electrical wiring behind ceiling and walls, what are some good characteristics to look for in hiring a contractor who specializes in this type of … Continue reading

How do I repair or replace a drain pipe that goes under our cement foundation?

The damaged portion is about 3 feet straight down at the 90 degree joint on the back of our house on our kitchen sink drain. The line then continues to run under the house connecting the main line somewhere along the way. Roto Rooter’s clean out went straight into the dirt and never made the … Continue reading

How can I repair a porcelain kitchen sink?

Hello, To give a short background to this question, my younger sister had done some things to my home that I don’t appreciate to this day. One habit she had during a winter not long ago was pouring grease from cooking bacon and burgers down the drain. The drain backed up solid and I was … Continue reading

How easy/costly is it to repair a house that is plumbed backwards?

My house is plumbed backwards. Water supply lines under sink had to be crossed to make hot, hot. Ease of repair? Is it an easy fix at the water heater, Do they have different types of "Pipes" etc? Cause it takes forever to get the water to turn hot.

A bottle of cologne fell out of my medicine cabinet and punched a hole in my porcelain sink. How can I repair?

In a totally freak accident a bottle of cologne fell out of my medicine cabinet and apparently hit the sweet spot of my porcelain sink and punched a hole approximately two inches in width at it’s max and 3.5 inches wide. The break was clean, with the broken portion being in two separate pieces. What … Continue reading

What is the best way to repair the inside of my kitchen cabinet?

I have two kitchen cabinets. One is under the counter top and the other under the sink. Both have floors made of some type of wood that has gone bad over the years, it was there when I moved in. They look like they got wet and feel damp sometimes. The parts that are dry … Continue reading