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--Put on rubber gloves, if you have them. --Place the plunger into the toilet bowl and push down gently, just to remove the ...

No one likes to talk about it, but truth be told, it happens. Toilets malfunction. They get clogged. Sure, it’s inconvenient, but more than that, downright embarrassing if you’re somewhere ...

Few home issues cause stress quite as fast as a toilet that won’t flush properly. All those anxiety-provoking questions began to flood your mind: Will it overflow? Will it ruin my floors? Will I have ...

Your toilet keeps clogging either because of a mechanical fault or a blockage. Here are the most common causes behind clogged toilets (and how to fix them).

Unless your home’s water supply has been cut off—and you have to resort to “flushing” toilets by pouring large buckets of water into the bowl—you may not think about all water you’re using every time ...

A plunger is an easy-to-use tool for unclogging sinks, drains, and toilets. A standard cup plunger is best for sinks and drains, while a flange plunger is best for toilets. Avoid chemical drain ...

The Green Gobbler Liquid Toilet Plunger is a 12-ounce bottle of bleach-free liquid that claims to clear clogs without plunging. To use it, you pour the entire bottle into the toilet, wait at least 30 ...

Toilet clogs can be a nuisance to deal with when they are occasional, and downright annoying when they happen often. Although plungers usually get the job done, using them can be a bit of a hassle. If ...

A busy bathroom uses a lot of water, and low-flow toilets and showerheads (which have been the norm for a few decades now) have probably saved you thousands of dollars on your utility bills over time.

Plastic straws, high flow toilets and incandescent light bulbs could make comebacks as President Donald Trump works to end certain environmental standards. Trump called for "common sense standards on ...