The first time you empty the P-trap on your bathroom sink, you’re likely to gag. A few times more, and you get tougher. It’s a lot like getting used to changing baby diapers. The P-trap is that curved ...

New York City is in the midst of updating a significant portion of its building code. Learning it can become either a monumental task or a rather enjoyable adventure. I've always favored fundamental ...

Q. I saw a new device on a website that says it can replace the traditional P-trap under a plumbing fixture. It has a flexible tube-like membrane that is supposed to stay closed when no water is ...

With a history that goes back to 1775, the P-trap is an essential fixture in modern plumbing, especially after improvements by the legendary Thomas Crapper in the late 1800s. You’ll find this curvy ...

You read the headline correctly. We’re discussing the T-trap not the P-trap. First, a little Plumbing 101. The P-trap is that P-shaped curl in the drain below the sink (and other plumbing fixtures) ...