DIY & Home Improvement

Kali:

This is great and much appreciated! Thank you so much for going through all the effort to put this together.

I considered all the things you mentioned and then opted for the auger. I will probably wind up taking the trap off and even was considering ordering the channel locks (but didn't. I might still get them yet). I did order some plumber's tape if I have to take the trap off and put it back on.

I also considered getting this complete replacement for the drain pipes/P-trap for $14.89 called the "Snappy Trap Universal Drain Kit":



It has rave reviews on both Amazon and Home Depot. It's meant to be a complete one-stop shop to replace everything down there without having to make multiple trips to the hardware store, something which I unfortunately have a tendency to do. You don't need anything else like plumber's putty etc. Folks in the reviews say that, even without any plumbing experience, it took them no more than 30 mins from start to finish.

I actually do fill the sink when shaving, but that's usually the only time. That's why I still have the stopper attached to the lever on the faucet. I've put in a hair trap in an upstairs shower that has no stopper and that catches a lot of stuff for sure.

Again, thank you. Will try everything over the weekend and will let everyone know how I fared.

DR