The kitchen sink is the heart of any busy kitchen, enduring everything from coffee grounds to greasy pans. But when a clog or ...

Dear James: We have drain clogging issues in our relatively new house. I wonder if it was not plumbed properly. Are there any drain cleaner chemicals that really work? — Michelle T. Dear Michelle: It ...

There’s nothing worse than taking a shower and having the water pool at your ankles because of a blocked drain. While a plunger may be an effective cleaning gadget for your toilet, it doesn’t tend to ...

Slow-draining sinks aren’t just a nuisance—they can cause damage, odors, pests, or higher utility bills. With some pantry items and a few tools, you can take a crack at DIY methods to fix a ...

Plus, how to prevent clogs in the future. We can’t tell you how many times our bathroom sink drains have clogged, mostly from hair. When the dirty water takes forever to drain after you've washed your ...

Q: The drain in one shower in our home keeps plugging up. We put baking soda and vinegar down the drain and water flows better, but in about a month, the drain is plugged up again. What should we do?

At least once a year, clean the drain traps under your sinks, which are often the source of a clog. Annual maintenance on your drains could save you from relying on harsh chemicals, which can damage ...

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