Blocked drains are a common household woe, with kitchen sinks and bathroom drains often falling victim to a build-up of grime ...

My bathtub drain is severely clogged…again. I don’t want to waste the landlord’s money by asking him to have a plumber come out and snake it. In the past, I had noticed that by dumping several pots of ...

Do you have a drain that needs to be unclogged? Lance Smith, owner of LD Smith Plumbing, joined us Tuesday to discuss what causes clogged drains and solutions for clogs in the main drain line. Here’s ...

Whether it’s caused by a buildup of moisturizing shower oil, hair conditioner, a clump of hair —or a combination of all three, it’s never fun to take a shower and find yourself standing in several ...

HOUSTON – Drains clogged with grease, hair, and food can put a damper on your day. If you can’t clear the clog yourself, calling a plumber for help can be costly. For our Test it Tuesday we tested a ...

I knew we needed to do something about our bathtub drain when I still felt dirty after taking a shower one day last week. The drain had been moving very slowly, so the dirt, hair and other grime from ...

There's nothing worse than hopping in the shower for a relaxing escape from a long day, only to look down and realize you're standing in a few inches of water. Another not-so-joyous moment? When your ...

We've shown you how to unclog a stopped drain, but why solve the problem when you can stop it before it starts? Keeping water flowing through your drain is actually pretty easy with a tiny bit of ...

The Vastar Drain Snake is a long orange piece of plastic with sharp teeth and a handle. You slide the snake down the drain until you reach the clog and then twist and pull it out. We recruited help ...