Palmer said the only things that should go down pipes are human waste and toilet paper. Otherwise, the pipes will clog, ...

There are many things people have flushed down their toilets only to regret it later. Sidestep this issue and never flush ...

Checrallah says she spends more than $800 a year for water that she can’t drink and that has ruined several appliances in her ...

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Flushing the wrong things can cause big plumbing problems! Here are 14 items you should never flush down your toilet in Minnesota.

The tenant, who did not share their name, age or location, told Newsweek: "I did plumbing at a rental unit. It was my mistake ...

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Some simple things you can do include hot water flushing, using a mesh drain cover, and conducting regular inspections.

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If that doesn't do the trick and you have what Deon calls a "deeper clog," you can wedge a piece of paper into the sink, grab a long stick, and push it all the way down the pipe until it drops into ...