Save your pipes—and your wallet—from any costly future repairs.

Have you noticed little insects hovering around your kitchen, even when you take out the trash regularly? Or little flies milling around your bathroom? If so, you probably have drain flies, small ...

We can’t tell you how many times our bathroom sink drains have clogged, mostly from hair. When the dirty water takes forever to drain after you've washed your face or brushed your teeth, it leaves a ...

Bathroom sink drains can become clogged from hair, globs of toothpaste, and soapy residue. Fortunately, you don't need to call a plumber to unclog and clean the drain if you do regular cleanings.

In the shuffle of spring cleaning, we don’t mind using all-purpose cleaners. Nor do we mind giving our floors some good lovin’ with a quality hardwood floor cleaner. But, cleaning bathrooms — that’s a ...

You have had a drain placed in an abscess, which you will need to care for until it is removed. This will include flushing the tube daily as well as cleaning the tube site and changing the dressing.

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With the onset of fall, many of us must get to work raking, bagging, and clearing our yards of leaf litter. Fortunately, there are plenty of ...

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 ...

Knowing how to unclog a shower drain is a skill that is sure to come in handy again and again, so learning the proper techniques to get rid of mineral buildup and clogs—without making a bigger mess—is ...

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 ...