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Though convenient, liquid drain cleaners aren't always the right solution to clearing clogs in your sinks, tubs, and showers. These products can damage pipes and septic systems, and don't always work ...

Hopping into a hot and steamy shower only to notice that the water is pooling around your feet makes for a rough way to start the day. The cause is typically a shower drain clogged with hair and soap ...

You use your sink on a daily basis to rinse everything from your hands, body, and hair to dishes and veggies. So when water starts draining a little more slowly than usual and even the best drain ...

A yard drain is one of the best ways to fix a waterlogged lawn or stop water from pooling around your foundation. But if it ...

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When the shower water rises to your ankles or a toilet flush leads to an overflow, it’s time to add unclogging your drains to your cleaning schedule. A clogged pipe or drain is a common problem, but ...

Simple methods can efficiently clear clogged kitchen sinks, ensuring a functional kitchen. Boiling water dissolves grease, while baking soda and vinegar tackle stubborn clogs. Plungers create suction, ...

What goes down the drain doesn’t always go with the flow, so to speak. And when it doesn’t and there’s an obstruction, you’ll likely have to stop using that drain until you get the gunk out, whether ...

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If you have a houseful of guests, or are engaged in a holiday baking marathon, a clogged dishwasher can really slow down your operation. Hand washing all your dishes uses more time and water than ...