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 problem? A clogged drain, typically caused by a backup of ...

A CLOG in your sink doesn’t have to mean a costly visit from the plumber. You can easily tackle this problem yourself, ...

There's nothing worse than hopping in the shower for a relaxing escape from a long day, only to look down and realize you're standing in a few inches of water. Another not-so-joyous moment? When your ...

Do you have a drain that needs to be unclogged? Lance Smith, owner of LD Smith Plumbing, joined us Tuesday to discuss what causes clogged drains and solutions for clogs in the main drain line. Here’s ...

HOUSTON – Drains clogged with grease, hair, and food can put a damper on your day. If you can’t clear the clog yourself, calling a plumber for help can be costly. For our Test it Tuesday we tested a ...

RUTH COLEMAN, a schoolteacher in Somerset, Pa., came home to find her basement flooded. The whole house was tied into the floor drain, so when it was clogged, nothing in the house worked. She called ...

When my husband and I left our Brooklyn two-bedroom for the suburbs, we made sure to take the fancy-pants shower head we had installed years ago. (Don't worry, we put the old one back for the next ...

Say goodbye to clogged sinks. Slow-draining sinks aren’t just a nuisance—they can cause damage, odors, pests, or higher utility bills. With some pantry items and a few tools, you can take a crack at ...

Q: Regarding the topic of clogged sunroof drain tubes, I have found a quick and easy way to clean them using weed-whacker trim line. It is long and flexible enough to navigate the entire drain tube ...

The Vastar Drain Snake is a long orange piece of plastic with sharp teeth and a handle. You slide the snake down the drain until you reach the clog and then twist and pull it out. We recruited help ...