It’s never an ideal situation: A quick trip to the bathroom followed by a single flush and, boom, you’re dealing with a clogged drain or—much worse—a nearly overflowing toilet. If you find yourself ...

Plungers work by creating a seal over and into the drain, and using suction and water pressure to maneuver the clog until it ...

Avoiding common toilet clogs takes more than meeting basic code requirements. Here's what to know to set your bathroom ...

To keep your toilet drain auger working properly, wash and oil it before putting it away. No matter how you look at it, a clogged toilet is no fun, but you might not need a plumber to unclog it. Step ...

Juan has been a home inspector for 10 years and runs a successful home inspection company in Richmond, VA. He loves inspecting homes, but his real passion is educating home owners and newer inspectors ...

Your plumbing system seems invincible until it isn't. We rely on drains and toilets every single day without giving them much thought. Yet what we casually toss down these openings can come back to ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things ...

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