The drains in your home can handle a lot. But over time, grease, hair, and other debris can build up and cause clogs. If you're currently dealing with this issue, don't call your plumber just yet.

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 ...

Clogged drains — ah, the household menace that strikes when you least expect it, right in the middle of washing dishes or taking a shower. It’s like they’re in cahoots with your Monday morning. But ...

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 ...

Only a registered plumber will do.And for good reason: "If the drinking water becomes contaminated, liability issues arise that no insurance covers," he explains.Otherwise, give it a go yourself as ...

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HELP FOR DRAINS: When a drain or toilet is clogged, many of us reach for a chemical product or a plumber's phone number to fix the situation. An article on Mother Earth News' website lists ways to ...

Cleaning hair out from your shower drain is a task usually not tended to until it's a nasty chore. Clear out hair and gunk from your drain in a snap with nothing more than a humble cable tie.

Clogged drains are a big inconvenience and plungers require a lot of effort. There is a laundry supply you likely have that ...