Fill the sink about halfway with hot tap water. Position the plunger over the submerged drain. Cover the sink overflow (the ...

If you do resort to pouring hot water down your drain, Bryant recommends not to go too hot, and to avoid pouring boiling ...

It’s always an unfortunate thing when your shower drain becomes clogged. Between hair, the most common cause of clogs, soap scum, shampoo and conditioner residue and (ew) dead skin, it’s something ...

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.

Plungers and drain snakes don't always clear major drain clogs effectively. Try suctioning out the blockage with a wet/dry ...

Hopping into a hot and steamy shower only to notice that the water is pooling around your feet makes for a rough way to start the day. The cause is typically a shower drain clogged with hair and soap ...

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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If you have a houseful of guests, or are engaged in a holiday baking marathon, a clogged dishwasher can really slow down your operation. Hand washing all your dishes uses more time and water than ...

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 ...