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HOUSTON – Drains clogged with grease, hair, and food can put a damper on your day. If you can’t clear the clog yourself, calling a plumber for help can be costly. For our Test it Tuesday we tested a ...

Your kitchen sink may be among the least glamorous spots in your home, but without question, it's one of the most essential. Even if you don't do a lot of cooking, it's there to fill your coffeepot in ...

Dear James: I have a very tiny leak in one of the drain pipes directly under the sink. Is there a simple DIY fix for this so I can avoid having to call in a plumber to replace the pipe? — Miriam F.

Clogged drains -- ah, the household menace that strikes when you least expect it, right in the middle of washing dishes or taking a shower. It’s like they’re in cahoots with your Monday morning. But ...

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Q: My washing machine is in the basement in a room directly beneath the kitchen. When water drains from the washer, it’s going into a hole in the basement floor. The sump pump kicks on, but the water ...

Yesterday I was perusing a national news website whose headlines more and more seem to resemble those of a sensational supermarket tabloid. Being a syndicated newspaper columnist, I find this ...

While the Kitchen SinkShroom stainless steel strainer is by no means the most glamorous kitchen purchase you’ll make, it excels at its basic function, sparing you hassle at the sink and potentially ...

While you don't use your kitchen sink to cook or bake, there are few tasks that you can accomplish in the kitchen if it isn't working. You need to be able to wash your hands before preparing meals or ...