Open the toilet tank, lift the flapper, allow a cup or two of water to drain into the bowl and watch what happens. If it stays put, chances are the clog is in the toilet’s internal trap or the waste ...

--Put on rubber gloves, if you have them. --Place the plunger into the toilet bowl and push down gently, just to remove the ...

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A man wearing a red and black flannel shirt flushing a toilet. - Boonchai Wedmakawand/Getty Images The only thing more frustrating in life than having a clogged toilet is realizing you've got no ...

Most clogged toilets can be unstopped with soap, hot water and time. A clogged toilet and a plunger typically go hand-in-hand. But if you don't have a plunger and you're dealing with a clog, don't ...

Clogged sink drain? With a few inexpensive tools and a little practice you can clear up all but the most stubborn drain clogs ...

Whether you rent or own your home, a good plunger is essential: You don’t want to be stuck in the middle of the night waiting for a plumber to fix an overflowing toilet or unclog a drain, whether ...