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 ...

What goes down the drain doesn’t always go with the flow, so to speak. And when it doesn’t and there’s an obstruction, you’ll likely have to stop using that drain until you get the gunk out, whether ...

With all puns possibly intended, most folks know the sinking feeling of a clogged drain. These inconveniences typically come at the worst time, when the sink is full of food, toothpaste or worse items ...

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 ...

Ana has 20+ years of experience covering home improvement and business topics for U.S. and international media. She’s been published in U.S. News & World Report, The American Scholar Magazine, ...

Is a slow drain driving you crazy? If you're wondering how to unclog or clean a drain, we asked a plumbing expert for their tips. And you don’t even need chemicals to get the job done! Plumbing ...

I might be in the minority of car owners, but I actually enjoy changing my oil. My local big box store has bargain prices for jugs of long-lasting full-synthetic oil and carries OEM filters, so I can ...

I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the ...

Grease, coffee grounds and pasta are some of the worst clog-creating offenders and should never go down the drain. David Watsky Managing Editor / Home and Kitchen David lives in Brooklyn where he's ...

There are a few pros and cons of a DIY oil change. For instance, a stuck oil filter is one of the issues that can stump home mechanics. Fortunately, filters usually give way when employing specialty ...