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.

Whether it’s caused by a buildup of moisturizing shower oil, hair conditioner, a clump of hair —or a combination of all three, it’s never fun to take a shower and find yourself standing in several ...

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 ...

November 28, 2012 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google We've shown you how to unclog a stopped drain, but why solve the problem when you can stop it before it starts ...

Sluggish or blocked sink and tub drains are usually easy to clear if you attend to them promptly, but the best strategy is prevention. Use strainers or baskets (the kind that also function as stoppers ...

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 ...

Clogged sink drain? With a few inexpensive tools and a little practice you can clear up all but the most stubborn drain clogs in less than an hour. Save yourself the plumbing service call and unclog ...