As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

It's a real-life horror story that's as embarrassing (and feasible) as it gets-you're in a restaurant bathroom, using a friend's commode, or even sitting on your own porcelain throne when the toilet ...

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 ...

If you don't have a plunger, try natural solutions like baking soda and vinegar to unclog your toilet. Do not continue to flush your toilet until the clog is broken down, or you'll risk a messy ...

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 ...

There's only one thing more embarrassing we can think of than a clogged toilet: not having a plunger on hand to resolve the issue. When the water levels in your toilet bowl start rise, so does your ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Let's say you're a person who's known for their devotion to extreme cleanliness—especially in the ...

Modern flush toilets have been engineered to resist clogging as much as possible, but there are still times when small toys, toiletries, cellphones and other items find their way into the wrong part ...