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 ...

Open the toilet tank, lift the flapper, allow a cup or two of water to drain into the bowl and watch what happens. If it stays put, chances are the clog is in the toilet’s internal trap or the waste ...

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These expert tips make it easy to clean your faucet head so it looks brand new—and works better too! Whether in the kitchen or the bathroom (or anywhere else, really!), buildup on faucet heads can ...