Before you call the plumber, follow these tips to clean a clogged, smelly shower drain. There’s nothing less relaxing than getting ready to take a nice bath or shower only to be greeted by a stinky ...

Some do-it-yourselfers and even professionals spend a great deal of time caulking exterior surfaces with paintable, water-based caulks, then skip painting it. Many times the caulk will look good for a ...

Scrub the drain's surface. Using a soft-bristled scrub brush or an old toothbrush, clean the drain's surface with a dish soap ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A clogged drain is incredibly frustrating (and a little gross) to deal with — and may damage your pipes ...

QWe have a terrible smell, like rotten eggs, coming out of our shower drain. On the advice of a plumber, we've been using a product that clears gunk with enzymes and bacteria, but the smell is still ...

A clogged drain is incredibly frustrating (and a little gross) to deal with — and may damage your pipes and septic systems over time. That’s because clogs create an environment where bacteria and foul ...

There’s nothing worse than walking into your bathroom and being greeted by an unpleasant odor. But bathrooms are ...

Question: We noticed recently a sewer odor in one of the three bathrooms in our house. It might be the toilet, but it's hard to tell. The smell is not constant, and sometimes it is strong. Everything ...

When there’s a bad odor lingering in your home, your first instinct might be to spritz the area with a scented spray, light fragrant candles, or use an aromatic plug-in. But these temporary fixes ...