Store-bought drain cleaner can seem like a godsend when you're ankle deep in gross, dirty water. But, as any plumber will tell you, all those chemicals can take a toll on pipes. So before you bring in ...

Wondering if baking soda can unclog your drain? Learn when this DIY method works, when it doesn’t, and the safest way to clear slow or clogged drains.

Have you ever started the shower and then got in to realize you were about to take a bath instead, thanks to a clogged drain? (People with long hair — I know you feel me on this one.) Drains can clog ...

The simple hack might not be pretty, but it's worth saving, as a blocked sink or kitchen drain can cause damage in the home ...

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 ...

A professional plumber has shared his preferred methods for tackling blocked drains in kitchens and bathrooms - and they ...

Check out our guide on how to remove hair from a shower drain and keep your plumbing in top-notch condition. So your shower drain is giving you trouble? Are you tired of facing the frustrating task of ...

Clogged drains are a household issue we all face at some point, regardless of whether we're homeowners, renters or visitors. Whether it’s due to a paper towel down the sink or a clump of hair down the ...

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 ...

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All clogs are not created equal, and some require a little more umph to fix than others. Keep these go-to products on hand for when you need to clear blocked drains ASAP.

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often you ...