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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

A funny thing about plumbing disasters is that they are, indeed, quite funny — unless they’re happening to you, that is. There’s a wild world of hilarious clogs out there: Sticks of deodorant, ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often you ...

--Put on rubber gloves, if you have them. --Place the plunger into the toilet bowl and push down gently, just to remove the ...

If you have a houseful of guests, or are engaged in a holiday baking marathon, a clogged dishwasher can really slow down your operation. Hand washing all your dishes uses more time and water than ...

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 ...

DEJA VU! I swear I've posted this before. And I did everything I've ever learned on Ars.<br><br>1. snake. gets caught on something, but the clog must be further than the (hard) object it's getting ...

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 ...