How do you fix a sink stopper that won't stay up?

• <div><p>Try to tighten the clevis crew and adjust the lift rod if your sink stopper won’t stay up. Sometimes your screws became too loose over time, and as a result, there wasn’t enough resistance to keep the sink stopper up. If a damaged lift rod is the cause of the problem, you will need to replace it with a new rod.</p></div>

Are all bathroom sink pop-up drains the same size?

• <div><p>Pop-up drains come in various sizes, including 1.25", 1.5" and 1.625". Choose a drain the same size or smaller than the hole in your sink. </p></div>

Can a dripping faucet increase my water bill?

• <div><p>Yes, a dripping faucet can increase your water bill. Leaking faucets use up more water than you’d think. According to the <a href="https://www.epa.gov/watersense/fix-leak-week">Environmental Protection Agency</a>, a faucet that drips once per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons of water per year. If you have more than one dripping faucet, your water bill can increase even further. </p></div>

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Last update on November 13, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Repair of a basement water leak
Gritz Construction
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Reviewed in October 2025
Edward did a professional job on the ceiling in my bathroom, matched the ceiling texture almost perfectly. Can not even tell there was a repair there! He was communicative and punctual; clean and tidy work area start to finish.
Edward Kintzinger
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Reviewed in September 2023
Keith repaired my air conditioner quickly. He was polite and friendly, he showed up right in the time frame scheduled, excellent service.
White River Mechanical
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Reviewed in June 2023
Austin was on time both days he showed up. Very respectful and fixed the problem in a good amount of time. Highly recommend. I will definitely call him back for future repairs.
McGlothlin Services, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2022
Tyler shows when he says he will. Does is best to meet customers expectations. He did an outstanding job repairing cracked mortar on 35 yr old stone house. Matched existing color well. I would hire him again.
Tyler Norton
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Reviewed in July 2022
Seth provided professional, friendly, and efficient repair service and consultation expertise. Seth responded to my requests for estimates on equipment purchases and service packages in a timely manner. I was kept appraised of the status of my work order and the follow-up was timely and...
Seth's Solutions
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Reviewed in October 2021
No doubt they are the best in the business of building or repairing decks. They are professional yet friendly. Exceeded our expectations on our deck and they also built us a new front step. We would recommend them to anyone who is thinking of replacing or building a deck.
Xtreme Renovations, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
Patrick is very professional. His staff extremely courteous, hard working, and did an excellent job. It seems 2/3 of the paint work is in preparation and replacing wood rot. His men are very good carpenters and did the repairs without problems.
Patrick's Painting
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Reviewed in May 2021
Gentleman communicated well in advance to let me know that he was on his way and the ETA. Showed up when expected, was very personable and professional, went right to the issue and repaired my bent rail. Then he helped my reprogram one of my keypads and provided lubricant to my hinges and...
Precision Garage Door of St. Louis
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Reviewed in March 2021
Showed up on time. Did great repair and texturing. Would definitely recommend
Bob Janssen Drywall Repair, LLC
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Sink Repair questions, answered by experts

Pedestal sinks are bolted or screwed into the floor and the wall to prevent it from moving out of place. You may have to change or add to the bathroom flooring when installing a pedestal sink if the flooring was laid around the previous sink, not under it.

Drop-in sinks, also known as top-mount, are the easiest to install, especially when they fit the existing sinkhole. Drop-in sinks sit on top of the counter and have a raised edge to keep water from splashing onto the floor. They come in different styles to match your kitchen design.

Try to tighten the clevis crew and adjust the lift rod if your sink stopper won’t stay up. Sometimes your screws became too loose over time, and as a result, there wasn’t enough resistance to keep the sink stopper up. If a damaged lift rod is the cause of the problem, you will need to replace it with a new rod.

Pop-up drains come in various sizes, including 1.25", 1.5" and 1.625". Choose a drain the same size or smaller than the hole in your sink.

Yes, a dripping faucet can increase your water bill. Leaking faucets use up more water than you’d think. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, a faucet that drips once per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons of water per year. If you have more than one dripping faucet, your water bill can increase even further.

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