An island sink presents a unique plumbing problem: Like all drains, the sink drain has to be vented to allow air into the pipes to equalize pressure, but how do you connect it to the building’s ...

A quick search for kitchen island ideas and you'll find a real mixed bag. For some people, having the sink on the island is the most practical option, but for others, it's an eyesore that should ...

It's not unusual to see a sink on an island, but some designers have very strong opinions against this layout for a kitchen, too. But is it the right choice for you?

Q. My new kitchen is going to have a large island with my double-bowl sink in it. The young plumber and my contractor want to use some newfangled thing that just fits under the cabinet. They call ...

We are renovating our kitchen and want to put a sink in the island. I have heard that plumbing inspectors do not like this configuration and will not sign off on it….this seams strange to me since I ...

Q: My new kitchen is going to have a large island with my double-bowl sink in it. The young plumber and my contractor want to use some newfangled thing that just fits under the cabinet. They call ...

Sat., Aug. 20, 2022 This is the magic of a time-tested plumbing loop vent for island sinks. Don’t take the shortcut using an AAV. (Tribune Content Agency) ...

Q: Ed, we recently moved and our new kitchen has a nice island area with a natural stone countertop, but no sink! We have a basement under the kitchen, so ...

The short horizontal pipe draining your kitchen sink needs to be a smaller 1.5-inch pipe to restrict the amount of water entering the loop vent. The loop vent system looks like the giant letter P ...