A plunger can easily clear most toilet clogs, as long as it's the right type. Here's how to do it the right way, according to ...

A French drain is the term for any gravel-and-tile or gravel-and-pipe-based system. It takes its name from Henry Flagg French, who chronicled its use in agriculture in the mid-19th century.

Are you wondering whether your French drain project needs a permit from the building department? Unfortunately, there's no clear-cut answer, since the regulations vary based on where you live.

People have suggested I use French drains; one said exterior ones, another interior. In this area, one company pretty much has a monopoly, and it’s backed up for months. Do French drains really ...

Hair clogs, simple toilet blockages, and standing water caused by slow-moving drains are pesky, albeit common problems that you’re bound to encounter, whether you rent or own your home.

The rubber cup forms a vacuum seal over the drain or toilet opening so that when the handle is thrust, the pressure of the water moving up and down will remove the blockage and the water will flow ...