A lot of amateur plumbers and even some pros tend to think a toilet auger is the same as a snake. But the two tools are technically different, and using the wrong one can damage your toilet. Roy ...

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 ...

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Hair clogs, simple toilet blockages, and standing water caused by slow-moving drains are pesky, although common problems that you’re bound to encounter as a functioning adult. While typically gross ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Clogged drains are an absolute nuisance; They make a sink unusable while also causing bad smells. The smart approach is to purchase drain ...

Modern flush toilets have been engineered to resist clogging as much as possible, but there are still times when small toys, toiletries, cellphones and other items find their way into the wrong part ...

Straighten out the wire coat hanger by hand or using pliers. If you are removing some stuck toilet paper, you can try bending a hook at the end of the hanger so you can pull it out or push it through.