A toilet plunger is one of those household tools that can sit unnoticed in a corner for weeks or months until a plumbing crisis arises. When a toilet’s drain becomes clogged with debris, a simple ...

It’s never an ideal situation: A quick trip to the bathroom followed by a single flush and, boom, you’re dealing with a clogged drain or—much worse—a nearly overflowing toilet. If you find yourself ...

To plunge a clogged toilet, first ensure there is enough water in the bowl to cover the rubber part of the plunger, then position the plunger over the drain hole and push down firmly to create suction ...