"If your drain is clogged or just not running as smoothly as it should, the first step is to use a drain plunger. Using a sink or toilet plunger, place over the clogged drain and give it a few pumps," ...

Fill the sink about halfway with hot tap water. Position the plunger over the submerged drain. Cover the sink overflow (the ...

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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 ...

Is a slow drain driving you crazy? If you're wondering how to unclog or clean a drain, we asked a plumbing expert for their tips. And you don’t even need chemicals to get the job done! Plumbing ...

Check out our guide on how to remove hair from a shower drain and keep your plumbing in top-notch condition. So your shower drain is giving you trouble? Are you tired of facing the frustrating task of ...

Clogged drains are a household issue we all face at some point, regardless of whether we're homeowners, renters or visitors. Whether it’s due to a paper towel down the sink or a clump of hair down the ...

In this week's Escape to Home segment, News 12's Christine Insigna learned how to snake a drain that is clogged. Watch an extended interview on how to unclog drains - and then scroll below for ...

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, ...

You use your sink on a daily basis to rinse everything from your hands, body, and hair to dishes and veggies. So when water starts draining a little more slowly than usual and even the best drain ...

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 face or brushed your teeth, it leaves a ...

Simple methods can efficiently clear clogged kitchen sinks, ensuring a functional kitchen. Boiling water dissolves grease, while baking soda and vinegar tackle stubborn clogs. Plungers create suction, ...