Most plumbers recommend cleaning drains monthly to prevent clogs from occurring in the first place. After all, the effort and cost of doing so are minimal. With regular maintenance, you should only ...

Our house was built in the mid-'70s, and our plumber has cautioned against using commercial drain cleaners. Do you have a "drain friendly" suggestion for my slow-running bathtub drain? Pour a good 1/2 ...

Try these tips for unclogging a drain before calling a plumber. Knowing how to unclog a drain is helpful when, inevitably, one of your drains isn't flowing as well as it used to. Drains can clog from ...

The water in your sink has started to rise... or not drained as fast as usual. Both are signs of a drain clog that you might be wanting to tackle as soon as possible. But before you reach for the ...

Knowing how to unclog a drain is helpful when, inevitably, one of your drains isn't flowing as well as it used to. Drains can clog from dirt buildup, soap scum, skin flakes, hair, and other waste. And ...

Dear Mr. HandyPerson: I have noticed black, slimy stuff in my bathroom sink drains. I don't know if it's black mold, mildew or soap scum. Is there anything I can do (on a daily, weekly or monthly ...