I swear, under-sink cabinets are like the Bermuda Triangle of home repairs. Last year I went all-in and replaced mine with recycled wood—cost me about $350 for materials, but at least it’s sturdy and not particle board pretending to be wood. Did my own install to save cash, but yeah, plumbing is always a wild card. Found duct tape on a P-trap once... people get creative when leaks start.
Found duct tape on a P-trap once... people get creative when leaks start.
Duct tape on a drain line is always a head-scratcher. Did you end up redoing any of the plumbing while you had everything open, or just stick with the cabinet swap? Sometimes I find the pipes are more of a headache than the woodwork.
I once found electrical tape wrapped around a cracked PVC elbow—guess someone thought it was waterproof? Ended up redoing the whole trap and part of the drain. Honestly, the pipes always take twice as long as the cabinets for me... or maybe I’m just slow.
Honestly, the pipes always take twice as long as the cabinets for me... or maybe I’m just slow.
Nah, it’s not just you. Plumbing under the sink is like a game of Tetris with mystery leaks. My last kitchen sink job was supposed to be “just a quick swap.” Ended up spending $120 on parts and who knows how many hours hunched over, swearing at mismatched threads. Cabinets are a breeze compared to wrestling with 30-year-old PVC...
Plumbing under the sink is like a game of Tetris with mystery leaks.
- Agree 100%. I budgeted $60, ended up around $150 after multiple trips for extra fittings and a new trap.
- Cabinets? Took half the time, way less cursing.
- Wondering if anyone had luck reusing old supply lines or did you just replace everything? I thought I could save a few bucks but gave up after the second leak.
- Those “universal” parts are never universal...
