When water began pooling around a shower drain, one handyman showed there was no need for harsh chemicals. In a TikTok video, Diverse Plumbing & Roofing (@diverseplumbingroofing) demonstrates how a ...

Q. Why does my bathroom sink drain so slowly? I removed the piping below and it was clear. Meanwhile, the tub and toilet drain normally. Also, how much could it cost to repair the sink drain problem?

You know that frustrating feeling when your shower or tub quits draining. In a shower where your toes should just be getting wet, you have waves sloshing against your ankles. And with slow drains, ...

Q: The drain in one shower in our home keeps plugging up. We put baking soda and vinegar down the drain and water flows better, but in about a month, the drain is plugged up again. What should we do?

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A: Consider plumber's acid. It's a strong form of sulfuric that will eat away virtually any plug in the pipe. Usually that means strands of hair that build up in the trap area. You can find this stuff ...

Q. The master bathroom in our new house has a large standing shower. I use the exhaust fan, which is in the middle of the room, and I leave a window cracked open. Even though I also leave the shower ...