Oils, coffee grounds, even produce stickers can cause clogs in plumbing. Pasta and rice can expand in pipes, creating blockage. Never flush medications or pour them down the sink. Pouring liquids or ...

Save your pipes—and your wallet—from any costly future repairs. Whether you’re cleaning your kitchen after a big meal or finishing a painting project, it can be tempting to pour just about anything ...

There are a few things we all know we’re not supposed to pour down the sink, or flush down the toilet. Think, oil and wet wipes specifically. Since it’s fairly common knowledge, the amount we do it – ...

Ever been about to pour rancid milk down the sink and thought…"Hmm, maybe I shouldn't…"? What about the tomato passata that's gone off? Or the water you washed the paint in? Or that pungent oil from a ...

A clogged kitchen sink can range from an annoying extra chore to an expensive calamity that requires a plumber. If you’ve been treating your drain like a makeshift garbage or compost bin, you’re ...

We've all been warned that pouring that delicious bacon grease down the drain is bad... but why is it bad? The answer lies in the chemistry that happens after your wastewater is flushed from your ...

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Pouring liquids or even certain food items down the drain may seem like an easy way to clean up your kitchen or bathroom and prevent any further mess, but in some instances, you may be setting ...

Ever been about to pour rancid milk down the sink and thought…“Hmm, maybe I shouldn’t…”? What about the tomato passata that’s gone off? Or the water you washed the paint in? Or that pungent oil from a ...