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 ...

Light sink clogs can be broken up using boiling water or a baking soda and vinegar combo. More stubborn clogs can be plunged ...

Want to naturally unclog your drain or clean a slow-moving drain? Use this handy homemade drain cleaner recipe to clear up clogs fast. This mixture will not work on FOG (Fat, Oil, or Grease) clogs. If ...

Nothing can shut down a functioning household faster than a stopped-up kitchen sink — and it always seems to happen right when company is about to come over. To the rescue: these expert-backed tips ...

One household essential can fix a problem that can lead to flooding quite easily, but its versatility extends far beyond that ...

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 ...

Pros share their tips — and their best gossip — about what goes down in your home’s pipes. A funny thing about plumbing disasters is that they are, indeed, quite funny — unless they’re happening to ...

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Many homes need air conditioners, particularly in the sweltering summer months. Although ACs run quietly in the background, they can still have their share of maintenance problems no matter what air ...

--Put on rubber gloves, if you have them. --Place the plunger into the toilet bowl and push down gently, just to remove the air in the flange without splashing yourself with dirty water. This should ...

It's happening again: You're standing in the shower and the water is pooling at your ankles even though you didn’t stop the drain. You've got a blockage, and you're probably wondering how to unclog ...