Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Few household problems are as universally dreaded as a clogged toilet. But with the right approach, even the most stubborn clogs ...

Q. We recently moved into a smaller, older home. It's a bungalow, about 50 years old. The first thing we had done was a bathroom remodeling job, which included replacing the toilet and adding one sink ...

If there's one DIY trick you should master, it's how to use a plunger. Luckily, this trusty household staple is a rather easy tool to use once you get the hang of it. A plunger uses suction to remove ...

We've talked about the best ways to unclog a drain before, but these handy toilet-clearing tablets are helpful to have on-hand in case yours stops flushing the way it should. Plus, they're really easy ...

Any curve in a pipe increases the potential for blockage. Drain traps are one of the most common places for blockages to occur. Drains are hidden heroes in your home. If you’re lucky, you can go for ...

Open the toilet tank, lift the flapper, allow a cup or two of water to drain into the bowl and watch what happens. If it stays put, chances are the clog is in the toilet’s internal trap or the waste ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things ...