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

Q: Several of the drains in my house are backed up. I have tried plunging the toilet and clearing the drain trap in the sink, but I can’t get it to drain. My neighbor has a cable drain machine with ...

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 can use a regular plunger to unclog your shower and sink drains. After removing the drain cover, run a bit of water to ...

Clogged drains are a common, albeit annoying, occurrence in any home. While it may be tempting to pick up a container of Drano to fix blocked pipes, most plumbers warn against using the commercial ...

A new electrically powered automatic drain cleaner from the folks at Ridgid Tools can take the guesswork out of an otherwise messy job. Dubbed the Autospin, it can clear drains in sinks, tubs and ...

Q. For a month, it's been taking longer and longer for the water to drain from my bathroom sink. This morning the murky water is just standing there, not budging and defying my commands to exit my ...

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 ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

November 15, 2019 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google One of the first and easiest things you can do is simply flush your drain with a pot of boiling water. It’s ...

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