The chemicals in liquid drain cleaners can damage your pipes and release toxic fumes. Manual tools are gentler on you and ...

Fill the sink about halfway with hot tap water. Position the plunger over the submerged drain. Cover the sink overflow (the small drain hole in the basin) firmly with a folded cloth. If you skip this ...

A funny thing about plumbing disasters is that they are, indeed, quite funny — unless they’re happening to you, that is. There’s a wild world of hilarious clogs out there: Sticks of deodorant, ...

As one of the most used plumbing fixtures at home, a sink is also one of the most important. Because of its frequent use, however, sinks can become clogged due to obstructions in their pipes and ...

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Hair clogs, simple toilet blockages, and standing water caused by slow-moving drains are pesky, albeit common problems that you’re bound to encounter, whether you rent or own your home. While ...

For all the glowing up that happens in front of your bathroom mirror, figuring out how to unclog a bathroom sink can get ugly quick. Your sink catches loose hair and soap scum so you can face the day ...

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