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 ...

You can use a regular plunger to unclog your shower and sink drains. After removing the drain cover, run a bit of water to cover the bottom of the plunger cup. Then, move the plunger up and down (like ...

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Snaking is a common way to clear blockages and clogs. A plumber will push a long coiled drain auger, sometimes called a plumbing snake, rooter, or toilet jack, through the pipes to dislodge the ...

Scripps Howard News Service Dear Dwight: I’m a first-time homeowner and will have to do the minor repairs myself. One of the most annoying problems is the shower drain. I’ve tried using a plumber’s ...

A disturbing find inside a shower has prompted a snake catcher to warn residents over the importance of covering drains to avoid any unwanted intruders. Ipswich based Andrew Smedley, who operates ...

The snake had slithered up the drain of the Redlynch family’s shower and was enjoying a nice wash. “We’ve had a few snake encounters around the house before, but nothing like that,” she said. Pyper, ...

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 ...