A missing drain plug shouldn't stop your plans to use your tub or sink. In a pinch, try any of these simple, safe household ...

First, boil a large pot of water on the stove—the pot should be big enough to fill the sink with water. Pour 1/2 cup of dish soap (it doesn't have to be Dawn, but should be a soap that cuts grease) ...

Pull the drain stopper out of the drain and soak it in a cup of white vinegar to loosen any gunk that may be clinging to it. While the stopper is soaking, give your drain a quick cleaning with some ...

Porcelain may be the first thing you think of for bathroom sinks. But think again: Our tests of eight materials found several that stood up to our barrage of everyday wear and tear even better than ...

We asked two professional plumbers if dish soap was safe to use for clogged drains. Here's what they had to say.

Village women work at a dry pond under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act in a village on the outskirts of Kolkata. | Ahmad Masood/Reuters The Union government is expected to ...

There’s nothing worse than taking a shower and having the water pool at your ankles because of a blocked drain. While a plunger may be an effective cleaning gadget for your toilet, it’s not as ...

Adam covers home improvements and mobile networks, splitting his time investigating topics from bathrooms to phone contracts. He was shortlisted at the BSME Talent Awards 2024. We've rated and ranked ...