It often starts with a slow drain. Then your kitchen sink takes longer to clear, until one day there's standing water and a strange smell you can't ignore. You run the garbage disposal, but nothing ...

Nothing can shut down a functioning household faster than a stopped-up kitchen sink — and it always seems to happen right when company is about to come over. To the rescue: these expert-backed tips ...

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It is inevitable that soap scum, food and other pungent substances will eventually build up and need to be cleared out of a kitchen sink. Fortunately, clogged pipes are an easy fix if you use the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to kitchen maintenance issues, nothing is quite as frustrating as a blocked kitchen sink. But before you go calling a plumber at ...

With these simple steps, you can learn how to unclog a sink and save yourself a call to the plumber ...

Pouring boiling water down the drain can dissolve scum and clear light clogs. A baking soda and vinegar reaction can also dislodge trapped debris in your sink. More stubborn clogs may need the aid of ...

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