With all puns possibly intended, most folks know the sinking feeling of a clogged drain. These inconveniences typically come at the worst time, when the sink is full of food, toothpaste or worse items ...

One of the first and easiest things you can do is simply flush your drain with a pot of boiling water. It’s not guaranteed to unclog physical or grease blockages, but if you have a slow drain that you ...

Sooner or later everyone encounters a clogged drain. A sink drains because gravity pulls the water through the pipes, but because no other force or pressure is involved, grease, dirt, soap or hair ...

Sluggish or blocked sink and tub drains are usually easy to clear if you attend to them promptly, but the best strategy is prevention. Use strainers or baskets (the kind that also function as stoppers ...

Indoor plumbing is one of those modern conveniences that you might only fully appreciate if it stops working — like when you realize the dirty dishwater in your kitchen sink isn’t draining. Luckily, ...

Bathtubs are prone to clogs. It all starts with a wad of hair and gunk that slows drainage, which creates more buildup until you stand ankle deep in lukewarm water whenever you take a shower. It's ...

A plunger isn't the only option to unclog a toilet. You can also use hot water, dishwashing soap, bath bombs, and more to fix ...

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