Fill the sink about halfway with hot tap water. Position the plunger over the submerged drain. Cover the sink overflow (the ...

Indoor plumbing is one of those modern conveniences that you might only fully appreciate if it stops working — like when you realize the dirty dishwater in your kitchen sink isn’t draining. Luckily, ...

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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 ...

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Check out our guide on how to remove hair from a shower drain and keep your plumbing in top-notch condition. So your shower drain is giving you trouble? Are you tired of facing the frustrating task of ...

It’s always an unfortunate thing when your shower drain becomes clogged. Between hair, the most common cause of clogs, soap scum, shampoo and conditioner residue and (ew) dead skin, it’s something ...

First things first: if your kitchen sink is equipped with an electric garbage disposal unit, make sure it is disconnected from power before you start working. (Also, make sure you tried running the ...

You use your sink on a daily basis to rinse everything from your hands, body, and hair to dishes and veggies. So when water starts draining a little more slowly than usual and even the best drain ...