It’s never an ideal situation: A quick trip to the bathroom followed by a single flush and, boom, you’re dealing with a clogged drain or—much worse—a nearly overflowing toilet. If you find yourself ...

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Autumn has arrived, bringing with it heavy rain and strong winds. One area of your home that can struggle under such wet conditions is your outdoor drains. As autumn leaves fall, they can quickly clog ...

• Homeowners can clear many toilet clogs without a plunger by using common household items. • Plunger alternatives create water or air pressure to break up the blockage or physically dislodge it. • ...

Straighten out the wire coat hanger by hand or using pliers. If you are removing some stuck toilet paper, you can try bending a hook at the end of the hanger so you can pull it out or push it through.