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Though convenient, liquid drain cleaners aren't always the right solution to clearing clogs in your sinks, tubs, and showers. These products can damage pipes and septic systems, and don't always work ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Good drainage is an essential part of every garden, but even the best-laid drains can clog up with debris. If you're new to gardening or fear plumbing DIY, you might not want to touch your drainage ...

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So your sink's filling up, water is sloshing around, and you need to clean out a clog, but you don't have a plunger. Cue the Shop-Vac. That's right, the Shop-Vac — the powerful, heavy-duty vacuum ...

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 ...