
Step-by-step help for the most common plumbing leaks, clogs, pressure problems, and drain issues around the house.


If your bathtub shower diverter leaks, identify whether water is splitting at the tub spout, valve trim, or wall diverter before buying parts.
Fix a loose sink stopper or leak at the pivot nut. Match and replace the pop-up rod, pivot ball, seals, and retaining nut, then adjust the linkage.
Replace a bathtub overflow plate and linkage by matching the old parts, adjusting the rod length, and checking that the tub drains and holds water.
Replace a leaking kitchen sink basket strainer. Pinpoint the leak, match the flange and tailpiece, rebuild the gasket stack, and test the seal.