Juan has been a home inspector for 10 years and runs a successful home inspection company in Richmond, VA. He loves inspecting homes, but his real passion is educating home owners and newer inspectors ...

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 ...

When you encounter a clogged drain, the first reaction may be to grab a plunger or a chemical drain cleaner. However, these methods might not always resolve the issue, especially for deeper or more ...

• 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 dislodge it. • ...

A funny thing about plumbing disasters is that they are, indeed, quite funny — unless they’re happening to you, that is. There’s a wild world of hilarious clogs out there: Sticks of deodorant, ...

While bubbling or gurgling is a relatively common toilet problem, it’s not an issue you want to ignore. When a toilet bubbles, it indicates that negative air pressure (suction) is building up in the ...

To keep your toilet drain auger working properly, wash and oil it before putting it away. No matter how you look at it, a clogged toilet is no fun, but you might not need a plumber to unclog it. Step ...

Ever wondered what it's like to be a plumber? I can honestly declare I have not. But thanks to The Greer Herald's ongoing Dirty Jobs series, a la the Discovery channel's popular television show, I ...