Open a hot water faucet closest to the water heater, preferably on an upper floor, and the water heater drain valve. Let the tank drain until sediment clogs the valve and reduces the flow.

Planning on cleaning or repairing your toilet? First, learn how to drain a toilet to inspect its internal parts and avoid a flood on the bathroom floor.

If you make a pot of coffee every morning, disposing of the grounds is just part of the routine. Coffee grounds can be ...

For years, Alina Atherton battled a bad odor coming from the shower drain in her rental home in Henderson, Nevada. Atherton tried everything she could think of to stop the smell: Drano. Hot water ...

If you cannot get access to an existing house drain, you will have to install an up-flush toilet or a no-water toilet. They look similar to standard toilets.

Much like a sink's backup drain, this toilet can prevent a mess on the floor. Flush Guard / FGI Industries, Ltd.

The same technique applies if you have a tub with a pop up drain. You clear the hair that's fouled the mechanism, flush the drain, then test the drainage and adjust the pop up linkage if needed.

We rounded up the 8 best drain cleaners of 2023 for sinks, tubs and toilets so you can ensure everything is deeply cleaned. From foaming to liquid, here are our picks.

Does your water need a thorough flush to keep it running smoothly? This comprehensive guide will give you step-by-step instructions to flush your water heater.

Installing a bubbler drainage system is an easy way to redirect water away from the foundation of the house while eliminating the need for unsightly gutter extensions. Unlike a French drain ...