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First, boil a large pot of water on the stove—the pot should be big enough to fill the sink with water. Pour 1/2 cup of dish ...

Whether it’s in the kitchen or the bathroom, a clogged drain is incredibly annoying. It’s really not something you can ignore—at least for long—because you probably don’t want to inadvertently flood ...

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