Q: In my bathtub is a lever that controls when the water goes down the drain. Unfortunately, the lever isn’t doing its job anymore, and the water just runs down the drain. I figure there’s a mechanism ...

Replacing an existing tub drain flange with a new tip-toe or lift-and-turn drain flange is easy, if you can get the old flange to unscrew from the tub drain. Step 1: Remove the tub drain stopper or ...

Q: In my bathtub is a lever that controls when the water goes down the drain. Unfortunately, the lever isn’t doing its job anymore, and the water just runs down the drain. I figure there’s a mechanism ...

Q: We have a gurgling sound that erupts from our bathtub drain every time we flush the toilet. No water comes up from the drain and it drains well when we shower. Could something be wrong with the ...

Removing a bathtub drain is usually a fairly simple task for any DIYer. The most important step is figuring out what type of drain stopper is in the tub. Knowing the basic mechanics of your tub’s ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you have multiple people sharing a shower, a bathtub-filling clog developing isn't a matter of "if," it's a matter of "when." If you're ...

Q For a long time, there was no reason to complain about anything (in our home). Now, the bathtub drain in the 16-year-old house is starting to leak water when the tub is filled, leaving the bather ...

Nathan talks table saw blades; Ross extends WiFi service, Richard replaces a tub drain. In Tool Lab, Nathan explains how table saw blades work and what the different blade types are used for; Ross ...

Clogged and slow-running drains are a common nuisance most of us would rather avoid. Having said that, there are steps you can take to keep your drains “tuned up” and running freely. Additionally, if ...