Though convenient, liquid drain cleaners aren't always the right solution to clearing clogs in your sinks, tubs, and showers. These products can damage pipes and septic systems, and don't always work ...

Key Points • Homeowners can clear many toilet clogs without a plunger by using common household items. • Plunger alternatives create water or air pressure to break up the blockage or physically ...

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In the search for easy, chemical-free drain cleaners, some residents have turned to a common baking staple, but you may want to heed a few warnings first.

Scripps Howard News Service Dear Dwight: I’m a first-time homeowner and will have to do the minor repairs myself. One of the most annoying problems is the shower drain. I’ve tried using a plumber’s ...

Plumbing is meant to keep water and waste moving. Clogs are inevitable over time and can cause unwanted emergencies. Knowing how to effectively unclog a sink, toilet or bathtub with a drain snake can ...