From boiler checks to chimney sweeps: How to get your home ready for the colder months

Autumn can make the home feel cluttered as the coat rack fills up and boots congregate by the front door. While a hallway redesign might be off the cards, Mooney suggests off-the-shelf units, which ...
VegOut Magazine

If you can repair these 8 basic things around the house, you’re more competent than most people your age

The ability to repair things isn’t really about tools—it’s about mindset, patience, and the quiet confidence of figuring ...

4 ways to unclog a sink in the order you should try them

Light sink clogs can be broken up using boiling water or a baking soda and vinegar combo. More stubborn clogs can be plunged ...
The Cool Down

Plumber demonstrates simple method to unclog your sink at home: 'Hopefully these tips help you'

Home Repair Tutor (@HomeRepairTutor) showed their YouTube viewers an easy, inexpensive way to unclog drains using clever ...
BDC Magazine

A Guide to the 10 Most Common Plumbing Problems in London

Plumbing issues manifest in many ways. Whether a minor annoyance or a sudden disaster, it is important to recognise the most ...
SlashGear

Here's How To Drain Your Car's Windshield Wiper Fluid

It might seem unusual to drain a vehicle's windshield washer fluid, but there are legitimate reasons why this is an essential maintenance activity. I experienced this firsthand last year with a Ford ...
Consumer Reports

Pros and Cons of All-in-One Washer-Dryer Combos

Doing laundry can be a grind. That’s why manufacturers keep tinkering with new ways to make it less of a chore. Machines that both wash and dry laundry are one approach that’s gaining traction, 72 ...
CNET

Best Chemical Drain Cleaners of 2025: We Tested 8 to Find the Most Effective Against Your Toughest Clogs

Laboratory Technical Project Manager Gianmarco Chumbe has been part of the CNET Home team since 2018. He is in charge of developing and carrying out testing procedures for a wide variety of home ...
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Homeowners in NW Houston concerned about clogged drain causing flood problems

Despite reaching out to 311, Harris County Flood Control, CenterPoint, and City Council offices, residents have been met with finger-pointing and delays. Trump's moves toward taking over Washington ...
Popular Mechanics

When Your Sink Won’t Drain, Try This Easy Fix Before Calling a Plumber

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Standing water is just gross. There’s really no other way to say it. There you are, ...
SlashGear

How To Unclog Your AC Drain The Right Way

Many homes need air conditioners, particularly in the sweltering summer months. Although ACs run quietly in the background, they can still have their share of maintenance problems no matter what air ...
CNET

The Shocking Truth About Chemical Drain Cleaners, According to a Plumber

Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Before joining CNET, she covered crime at People Magazine and ...