Open the toilet tank, lift the flapper, allow a cup or two of water to drain into the bowl and watch what happens. If it stays put, chances are the clog is in the toilet’s internal trap or the waste ...

To plunge a clogged toilet, first ensure there is enough water in the bowl to cover the rubber part of the plunger, then position the plunger over the drain hole and push down firmly to create suction ...

It’s never an ideal situation: A quick trip to the bathroom followed by a single flush and, boom, you’re dealing with a clogged drain or—much worse—a nearly overflowing toilet. If you find yourself ...

There's only one thing more embarrassing we can think of than a clogged toilet: not having a plunger on hand to resolve the issue. When the water levels in your toilet bowl start rise, so does your ...

When your toilet is clogged, you may be tempted to keep flushing, but don’t do that. Here’s what to do. A clogged toilet is annoying, but avoid the flush-and-prayer method to flush multiple times, as ...

No one likes to talk about it, but truth be told, it happens. Toilets malfunction. They get clogged. Sure, it’s inconvenient, but more than that, downright embarrassing if you’re somewhere other than ...

A LONGTIME professional landlord has revealed how a red Solo cup can be used to unclog a toilet. Homeowners might not know that there’s a simple solution hiding in their pantry when a plunger isn’t in ...

Few household problems are as universally dreaded as a clogged toilet. But with the right approach, even the most stubborn clogs can be tackled smoothly! Whether you’re up against a minor blockage or ...