Clogged drains are a household issue we all face at some point, regardless of whether we're homeowners, renters or visitors. Whether it’s due to a paper towel down the sink or a clump of hair down the ...

Before this article even begins, a little Plumbing 101 will probably be necessary. The P-trap is that P-shaped curl in the drain below the sink (and other plumbing fixtures) that acts as a water door ...

Welcome to Ask A Trainer From F.H. Furr. Sadie C. from Manassas, Va., was wondering recently about the safety and usefulness of chemical drain cleaners. Homeowners see chemical drain cleaners as an ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While your first course of action for unclogging a sink, toiler or shower drain should always be the ...

A funny thing about plumbing disasters is that they are, indeed, quite funny – unless they’re happening to you, that is. There’s a wild world of hilarious clogs out there: Sticks of deodorant, ...

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After performing more than 10,000 home inspections, I’ve come to the realization that two of the most important contractors in the home are an electrician and a plumber. The problems I generally see ...

Hair is one of the most common causes of clogged drains, especially in bathrooms. Loose strands have a knack for sneaking their way into sink and bathtub drains, which, over time, can lead to ...