Clogged drains are a common, albeit annoying, occurrence in any home. While it may be tempting to pick up a container of Drano to fix blocked pipes, most plumbers warn against using the commercial ...

A man wearing a red and black flannel shirt flushing a toilet. - Boonchai Wedmakawand/Getty Images The only thing more frustrating in life than having a clogged toilet is realizing you've got no ...

There are few things more terrifying than an overflowing toilet. It can ruin your floor, ruin your toilet, and ruin your day. Occasionally, something specific gets in the pipes, but often a clogged ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Clogged the toilet? Don't panic. A toilet clogged with human waste is disgusting and ...

Modern flush toilets have been engineered to resist clogging as much as possible, but there are still times when small toys, toiletries, cellphones and other items find their way into the wrong part ...

There's only one thing more embarrassing we can think of than a clogged toilet: not having a plunger on hand to resolve the issue. When the water levels in your toilet bowl start rise, so does your ...

• Heat 1 - gallon of water on the stove over low to medium heat. Use a pot with 2 side handles for easy pouring • Squirt about 1/2 - Cup of liquid dish soap into the toilet. More is better than less. ...

To plunge a clogged toilet, first ensure there is enough water in the bowl to cover the rubber part of the plunger, then position the plunger over the drain hole and push down firmly to create suction ...