Before you throw them away, consider that they can be surprisingly helpful when used to unclog a toilet or other drains. You can try this method if you do not have a plunger or an auger on hand and ...

To plunge a clogged toilet, first ensure there is enough water in the bowl to cover the rubber part of the plunger, then ...

Clogged, jammed, blocked, backed up – however you say it – here's how to handle some common toilet mishaps without a plumber. Plus, the right way to use a plunger, when to call a pro and why ...