Water heaters do exactly what they say they will – heat water for use in our homes. But, in order to keep them working, we ...

We spoke to four plumbers about why coffee grounds shouldn't go down the drain, what happens if they do, and where to put ...

Your home’s drainage system is a lot like your body’s circulatory system: When everything flows smoothly, life’s good. But let one “harmless” kitchen habit slip with things you should never pour down ...

What goes down the drain doesn’t always go with the flow, so to speak. And when it doesn’t and there’s an obstruction, you’ll likely have to stop using that drain until you get the gunk out, whether ...

There’s nothing worse than taking a shower and having the water pool at your ankles because of a blocked drain. While a plunger may be an effective cleaning gadget for your toilet, it’s not as ...

Hair clogs, simple toilet blockages, and standing water caused by slow-moving drains are pesky, albeit common problems that you’re bound to encounter, whether you rent or own your home. While ...

Many licensed plumbers recommended salt as one of several ingredients to remove drain clogs and drain flies. In some recipes, it was advised to let the ingredients sit overnight. What's False We were ...