The Benefits of Oatey Brass Shower Drains
The faint metallic tang of old plumbing hit me before I even stepped into the bathroom. It wasn’t rust—this was sharper, almost like a coin pressed to the …
DIY
How to Use the Oatey Shower Drain Wrench
The rubbery groan of a seized drain flange didn’t come from the pipe—it came from the plaster. I was crouched behind a cracked porcelain tub in a 1978 bung…
The Importance of Regular Oatey Shower Drain Maintenance
The smell hit me before I saw anything wrong—like a gym bag left in a hot car for a week. I was renovating a Manchester flat, and the new owners insisted o…
Oatey Shower Drain FAQs
The first time I saw a shower drain gurgle like a dying kettle, I knew it wasn’t the pipes—it was the trap seal. Not the water. Not the slope. Not even the…
How Does a Tub Drain Work?
The first time I pulled a pop-up stopper and watched the water swirl away in perfect silence, I froze. No gurgle, no hesitation, no last-minute bubble. My …
Venting a Tub Drain: What You Need to Know
The first time I heard it, I thought the house was breathing. Not the slow exhale of old pipes settling, but a wet, guttural gulp—like a sink drowning in r…
The Ultimate Guide to Tub Drain Plumbing
The gurgle started quietly—a wet, throaty sound rising from the tub drain after every shower. Not a clog, not exactly. More like the pipes were digesting s…
Tub Drain Plumbing Cost: What to Expect
The first time I heard a tub drain scream, I thought the pipes were dying. Not gurgling. Not sighing. A high, metallic whine that cut through the bathroom …
The Future of Tub Drain Plumbing: Trends and Innovations
Complete guide to plumbing for tub drain trends with expert advice, practical tips, and step-by-step instructions.
Removing a Garden Tub Drain: Unique Challenges and Solutions
The first time I heard it, I thought the house was crying. Not a leak—no, that’s too neat. This was a low, wet groan, like an old floorboard swallowing its…