From smelly drains to slow-draining sinks, we found the best chemical drain cleaners to help keep home's pipes clear.

Plus, how to prevent clogs in the future.

There’s nothing worse than taking a shower and having the water pool at your ankles because of a blocked drain. While a plunger may be an effective cleaning gadget for your toilet, it’s not as ...

What goes down the drain doesn’t always go with the flow, so to speak. And when it doesn’t and there’s an obstruction, you’ll likely have to stop using that drain until you get the gunk out, whether ...

Your home’s drainage system is a lot like your body’s circulatory system: When everything flows smoothly, life’s good. But let one “harmless” kitchen habit slip with things you should never pour down ...

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. While ...

Have you noticed little insects hovering around your kitchen, even when you take out the trash regularly? Or little flies milling around your bathroom? If so, you probably have drain flies, small ...

Huh? And, btw, what is a drain commissioner? Dr. Lynne Heasley, associate professor of history and environmental and sustainability studies, was among a panel of three who helped answer that question ...