By far, the best DIY / "How to" video I've seen on RU-vid: straight to the point, no extraneous or irrelevant information, and no :40 second long open with over-produced graphics and obnoxiously-loud music. Just a great, simple, well-shot, step-by-step information. Thank you sir for keeping DIY videos worth watching. Cheers.
This is one of the best DIY videos I've seen. Not a lot of talk, just straight to the point with easy instructions, short but very informative. Unlike others who are either frustrated stand up comedians or preachers.
Awesome video!! Almost paid a plumber $200 bucks to do this and with zero plumbing skills knocked this out for 3 sinks in 30 minutes. Excellent video was spot on every step of the way.
Man-oh-man, this is exactly what I needed! This video is the standard against which all other "how to" videos should be measured: no long digressions on irrelevant information, excellent video capture that shows every detail, and clear and simple step-by-step instructions. Absolutely perfect -- thanks for posting this!
Plumbing is not something I like to do because I don't know much about it. RU-vid and people like you are the reason I can do any of this. Thank you for posting this video and keeping me from wasting all day on replacing a bathroom faucet and drain!
Have to agree with all of the comments about this being the best DIY video. I wish all of the DIY Vloggers would watch this video as a template for how to make a DIY video. Very clear, precise and concise. Well done Lou !!!
This is brilliant, your vid was next to another vid which was explaining the same procedure but was 18 mins long (probably 8 minutes saying how i should subscribe or my life will be shit for the next 30 years and 6 minutes talking about what his cat done yesterday) then 4 mins talking about the actual task at hand!! This guy is straight to the point!! Cheers.
You are to be commended for putting together a well done, direct-to-the-point video. The only thing I would add is that to ensure a tight, leak-proof seal - add plumber's putty between the sink and cap.
+rvalens2 Thank you. Actually, since there is a tight rubber washer on the bottom of the sink, plumbers putty is not required. I have done many sinks this way and have never had a leak.
I missed seeing that in the video. I went back and sure enough the rubber washer is there. Unfortunately, where I live we have extremely hard water and if you don't use plumber's putty eventually the buildup of calcium causes a leak. Thanks again for a great video.
I agree with these other recent comments. You make it so easy to understand and to the point. Thank you for giving me the confidence to actually do a sink drain repair myself! Looking forward to seeing some of your other repair videos.
We were struggling for quite awhile trying to get the drain part out.. using everything we could think of to hold that part .. I turned to RU-vid and saw to stick the pliers in the hole and hold it that way. Poof we did it. Thanks so much, it was getting frustrating!
Thank you so much for such clear and concise step by step instruction. I have to replace three sinks and was dreading the task. Now, with your help, I don't sweat it at all. I am subscribing to your channel because we are moving to a fixer-upper in the country and I think you will be my mentor. Thanks again.
Great. Simple to do now you have shown us. It is empowering! I just changed a door handle to the garage/kitchen. I think I'll do this in the kitchen halfbath . Thanks.
Why does anybody want to install a pop-up drain these days is beyond me. Nobody blocks the sink and washes his/her face in the water in the sink, where somebody may have washed his hands after number 2. Pop-up sink drain should be discontinued. In any case this is the best video of this type I have seen. Man, you know how to explain things.
I’m glad the procedure was no different here in Germany. I had to use a couple of the old parts because the gaskets that came with the new drain leaked. You never know what you’ll run into even with new parts. Thanks for this helpful video.
Thanks Lou! I was stuck at the third nut, because it turns out instead of a nut, it was a pressure clip. I now have the old one out, and will install the new one easily as soon as I get to the store. Thanks again!
Thank you Lou, really good instruction, very clear. My old drain did not come out very pretty like yours did, it was installed 30 years ago, metal, but I eventually got it out and the new drain in following your instructions.
Thank you so much for this video, my drain was clogged for over a week now and after I pulled the parts I quickly cleaned it and now we back in business 😁🤝🏽🤝🏽
I was replacing the entire lavatory faucet in my guest bathroom ( wanted to update it from old fashioned chrome to a more current Oil Rubbed Bronze style ) and the instructions that came with the faucet were "pictures only", no real explanation. I have never attempted "plumbing" on my own and your video helped me tremendously at the part where I needed to replace the sink drain. Thank you Thank you Thank you !
You are wonderful !! It was easy to understand and follow, very well explained! Thank you!!! I think my drain is about 25 years old al least so it is not coming out as easy as yours but I am heading to the 1780 barn to look for a plumbers wrench to see if that will be able to pull down and twist the drain. Thanks for not starting so far in the beginning that we had to watch a bunch of stupid info before the real how to video.
I like the way you explained things in this project. I tend to have a natural tendency to install things in backwards and I'm planning on replacing my sink drain. I will use this vid as a guide... it should help me pay more attention to the orientation of the parts.
Well done video. I would test for leaks when you're "done." Fill the basin till it's full and overflowing through the overflow hole, then unstop the drain. Let 'er rip. Do this two or three times to make sure such water surges don't leak by any of the gaskets and threads. And don't use pipe dope or plumber's putty on plastic.
My head-cracking, back tweaking days are behind me (insert plumbers butt emoji) but I just wanted to say thank you for the clear, snappy, concise instructions, Lou. You rock!
Thank you so much! I have wanted this done for so long. As wife I can do without waiting. I can even get confidence to buy new vanity and replace old one in mountain home!
Thank you so much for a simple explanation video that was right to the point. Without your step by step help I would have never been able to fix my faucet drain correctly and so quickly... only took me 20 minutes... that's pretty good for a girl lol. I'll definitely be watching more of your "how to" videos in the future if needed!!
Thanks for the great video I was a little worried about doing this job but it turned out to be pretty simple. Did need to use plumber's putty to seal but worked fine.
Thank you so much for this instructional video. I was stuck on how to do what was needed and this really helped me install the drain. I appreciate it very much.
The one video I jus watched doing the same thing and he made it look very hard. I'm glad I found your vid because you made it look simple....thanks Lou you just gained a sub!
Totally didn’t know you could do that! Taking out the center part of the sink where the plunger thingy is. Wow…so gross.. just need shorter tubes to hook up my hot and cold and then we’re a go. Thanks for the great video!!!!!
Thank you! I think I might be able to accomplish this repair on my own! Saves me money. I think I will buy some silicone as well to chalk the basin part of the drain.
Phenomenal! concise, clearly spoken, to the point!!! Moms can do anything especially with guidance like this! (Frankly it probably helps some dads too;) Not a whole lot of blah blah blah
Thanks for this. My drain had been in the sink since 1988 and was all brass. It was completely corroded where it screws together. I tried Liquid Wrench but that did nothing. I hurt myself by putting so much torque on it. The drain ended up parting at the threads. Thank goodness because I could not get it out at all. I have another one to do today. Wish me luck.
Thanks for the awesome video man. I had to take out the plug to our pop up drain and was having such a trouble, this video helped me get the plug out, as every other trick I tried did not work.
Liked you're video. Short and simple. You forgot to put plumbers putty or caulk on top side. I just installed same one . Per instructions use caulk on top side. Still great video. :) Not wasting valuable time. Keep up and have a great day.
First and only video I need to tackle this repair. Very well explained! Thank you. No need for plummer putty to prevent any leaks? Will attempt this repair next weekend.
Nice video - I tend to put silicon grease (not vaseline) generously between washers and surfaces, and around screw threads. Just seems to help make them more water tight and easier to undo in the future.
This is a very clear video. I'm not sure if I'm up to do this myself though. I'm thinking if I screw up, it could get kinda bad... haha. Before watching this video, I thought it was just the drain plate thingy on top that I need to change, not a whole thing.
