When you’re faced with a clogged sink drain, your first instinct might be to reach for the phone to call a plumber. Resist that urge. You can tackle this problem on your own and save yourself hundreds ...

An essential tool for cleaning clogged outdoor drains is a drain auger, which can pull out blockages. A shop-vac can also be ...

Q: Several of the drains in my house are backed up. I have tried plunging the toilet and clearing the drain trap in the sink, but I can’t get it to drain. My neighbor has a cable drain machine with ...

Harsh chemicals don't always have to be the solution for clogged drains. Ryobi's 18V One+ drain auger is a possible DIY ...

No one likes to talk about it, but truth be told, it happens. Toilets malfunction. They get clogged. Sure, it's inconvenient, but more than that, downright embarrassing if you're somewhere other than ...

A new electrically powered automatic drain cleaner from the folks at Ridgid Tools can take the guesswork out of an otherwise messy job. Dubbed the Autospin, it can clear drains in sinks, tubs and ...

Quick! Grab the plunger. We have a clog. Why does this always happen just before guests arrive? Here are a few of our favorite methods of clearing a clogged drain: First of all, resist the temptation ...

Q. For a month, it's been taking longer and longer for the water to drain from my bathroom sink. This morning the murky water is just standing there, not budging and defying my commands to exit my ...

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 ...

One of the first and easiest things you can do is simply flush your drain with a pot of boiling water. It’s not guaranteed to unclog physical or grease blockages, but if you have a slow drain that you ...

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 ...