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 ...

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 ...

Few home issues cause stress quite as fast as a toilet that won’t flush properly. All those anxiety-provoking questions began to flood your mind: Will it overflow? Will it ruin my floors? Will I have ...

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 ...

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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 ...