Hair clogs are one of the most common household problems, but chemical drain cleaners often cause more damage than they solve ...

Cleaning your kitchen should be standard practice. But how often should you clean those hard-to-reach places, like the ...

Regularly draining your water heater removes sediment, prevents rust, and keeps your hot water efficient, safe, and reliable ...

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 ...

Your home’s drainage system is a lot like your body’s circulatory system: When everything flows smoothly, life’s good. But let one “harmless” kitchen habit slip with things you should never pour down ...

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 ...

You have had a drain placed in an abscess, which you will need to care for until it is removed. This will include flushing the tube daily as well as cleaning the tube site and changing the dressing.

Huh? And, btw, what is a drain commissioner? Dr. Lynne Heasley, associate professor of history and environmental and sustainability studies, was among a panel of three who helped answer that question ...