Release the overflow hole, allow the plunger to rise again, block the hole and repeat until the sink is clear. There aren’t overflow drains for toilets, so DIY plumbers don’t need to worry ...

How to clean a sink’s overflow hole. Even if you’re not grossed out by the black gunk, it’s a good idea to wear rubber gloves when cleaning your sink’s overflow hole or drain, because the ...

Before plunging a sink, be sure to cover the overflow opening (in bathroom sinks these tend to be small holes near the top of the basin) with a wet rag to avoid pushing water back up through that.

Q: I have noticed that kitchen sinks don't have overflow protection like bathroom sinks. When I asked my plumber about this he said it was not necessary but could not tell me why. I think it would ...

McCOMB, Ohio—Simple Drain is a result of 10 years of development, and the folks at Crushproof Tubing see the rubber hose product as a new way to handle under-the-sink drain projects.

Q You forgot something when you were doing your plumbing work in a recent column. There is one more thing that can cause vanity sink odor -- the overflow drain. I'm an ex-plumber, and when I moved … ...