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 ...

I recently had a plumbing emergency in my own home. The main drain pipe under the basement floor got clogged with toilet paper. The culprit is a newer low-flush toilet in a basement bathroom. I’ve ...

Any curve in a pipe increases the potential for blockage. Drain traps are one of the most common places for blockages to occur. Drains are hidden heroes in your home. If you’re lucky, you can go for ...

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From smelly drains to slow-draining sinks, we found the best chemical drain cleaners to help keep home's pipes clear.

There’s nothing worse than taking a shower and having the water pool at your ankles because of a blocked drain. While a plunger may be an effective cleaning gadget for your toilet, it’s not as ...

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Pour 1 cup of baking soda into the drain, followed by 1 cup of vinegar. Let it fizz for 15 minutes, then flush with hot water. Boiling water works wonders. If the clog persists, carefully pour boiling ...