The drains in your home can handle a lot. But over time, grease, hair, and other debris can build up and cause clogs. If you're currently dealing with this issue, don't call your plumber just yet.

Nothing interferes with a refreshing shower like a slow-draining bathtub. And that inch or two of water that sneaks up on you is also likely to leave a ring of soap scum and dirt that’s tough to clean ...

November 15, 2019 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google One of the first and easiest things you can do is simply flush your drain with a pot of boiling water. It’s ...

21:15, Tue, Oct 29, 2024 Updated: 21:18, Tue, Oct 29, 2024 Few things disrupt the flow of daily life like a clogged drain. One minute you’re brushing your teeth or rinsing dishes, and the next, you’re ...

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Sluggish or blocked sink and tub drains are usually easy to clear if you attend to them promptly, but the best strategy is prevention. Use strainers or baskets (the kind that also function as stoppers ...

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that the chemicals we use to unclog backed-up drains are harmful to our health and the environment. Can you suggest safer alternative products or methods? -Amy Smith, Rome, ...