You’ve done it. Now, turn on the cold water slowly. Listen. Do you hear a drip? Check every single connection with a paper towel. If you see a tiny bead of water, tighten that nut just a smidge more. If water is gushing, you probably forgot a washer. Go back, shake your fist at the sky, then fix it. It happens to the best of us.
Pro tip: fill the sink basin all the way up with water, then pull the plug. This creates a mini tsunami that will pressure-test every joint. If nothing leaks, give yourself a high five. If something leaks, you’re still awesome—you just get to practice your wrench skills again.
How to Properly Connect Drain Pipe to Bathroom Sink: A Step-by-Step Guide
