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Though convenient, liquid drain cleaners aren't always the right solution to clearing clogs in your sinks, tubs, and showers. These products can damage pipes and septic systems, and don't always work ...

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A dishwasher that smells like sewage can be caused by anything from drainage problems to issues with your plumbing, but there ...

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Our bathroom sink clogs up every few months, and I have a hard time getting it to drain again. I have tried a plumber's snake, but the pipe runs into the wall and makes a very sharp turn, and the ...

One of the first and easiest things you can do is simply flush your drain with a pot of boiling water. It’s not guaranteed to unclog physical or grease blockages, but if you have a slow drain that you ...

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If you have a houseful of guests, or are engaged in a holiday baking marathon, a clogged dishwasher can really slow down your operation. Hand washing all your dishes uses more time and water than ...

Plumbing is meant to keep water and waste moving. Clogs are inevitable over time and can cause unwanted emergencies. Knowing how to effectively unclog a sink, toilet or bathtub with a drain snake can ...