First, boil a large pot of water on the stove—the pot should be big enough to fill the sink with water. Pour 1/2 cup of dish soap (it doesn't have to be Dawn, but should be a soap that cuts grease) ...

We asked two professional plumbers if dish soap was safe to use for clogged drains. Here's what they had to say.

Place a thermometer inside a glass of water, place the glass on the middle shelf of the refrigerator and let it sit for at ...

“Never put non-food items such as plastic, metal, or glass in the drain,” says Palla. Wilson adds that even items billed as “flushable” should not be put down the pipes, citing old paint and so-called ...

Next, Heath says, “Slide a slip nut and washer onto the waste pipe and connect the curved section of pipe by hand-tightening the nut.” He adds, “Align the other end of the curved pipe with the main ...