Key Points • Homeowners can clear many toilet clogs without a plunger by using common household items. • Plunger alternatives create water or air pressure to break up the blockage or physically ...

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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 ...

• Heat 1 - gallon of water on the stove over low to medium heat. Use a pot with 2 side handles for easy pouring • Squirt about 1/2 - Cup of liquid dish soap into the toilet. More is better than less. ...

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 ...

Unless your home’s water supply has been cut off—and you have to resort to “flushing” toilets by pouring large buckets of water into the bowl—you may not think about all water you’re using every time ...

This week I’m talking about the unsung hero of the house—the toilet—and what you can do when yours gets clogged. Also in this issue: Should you wash your face twice a day, and what does the H 2 O ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Toilet plungers are one of those things no one wants to be in a position to use, but ...