Floor drains are no exception. The photo at right shows a floor drain, as viewed from the side. The shaded portion shows the trap where water will always sit, which prevents sewer gas from coming in.

Experts recommend weekly thorough cleaning and disinfecting of floor traps to keep sewers at bay. Floor traps or drains are plumbing fixtures installed in the floor of the bathroom, laundry room, ...

This piping looks complicated but it s not. You re looking at new garage floor drains, a simple P-trap and a surface clean-out. (Tim Carter) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: I’m about to build a new home ...

After performing more than 10,000 home inspections, I’ve come to the realization that two of the most important contractors in the home are an electrician and a plumber. The problems I generally see ...

Q: Last week, my home was inspected for the buyer. When my agent gave me the buyer’s request for repairs, one thing took me by surprise. I have lived in this home for over 20 years and never had a ...