While a drain snake is usually preferred for cleaning drains, we don't always have one on hand. If you want to DIY your own ...

Many years ago I learned about a bath tub leak that I never caught during my home inspection. The seller didn't have any children and didn't take baths, so they never knew about the problem with the ...

Bathtubs are prone to clogs. It all starts with a wad of hair and gunk that slows drainage, which creates more buildup until you stand ankle deep in lukewarm water whenever you take a shower. It's ...

Q: I just inherited my parents’ house, which was built in the 1950s. The drains in the bathtub and the bathroom sink are discolored. One is brass, the other steel. I’ve been cleaning the grout and the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you have multiple people sharing a shower, a bathtub-filling clog developing isn't a matter of "if," it's a matter of "when." If you're ...

A clogged drain is incredibly frustrating (and a little gross) to deal with — and may damage your pipes and septic systems over time. That’s because clogs create an environment where bacteria and foul ...

Q: My fiberglass shower pan had a crack in it, so a neighbor came over and helped me remove it. He pulled off several rows of tile at the bottom of the shower walls, cut the pan in half and carted it ...