Home Improvement

A plumber’s snake is a slender, flexible auger used to dislodge clogs in plumbing. The plumber’s snake is often reserved for difficult clogs that cannot be loosened with a plunger. It is also sometimes called a toilet jack. Plumber’s snakes have a coiled (helix-shaped) metal wire with a broader gap …

A plunger, force cup, plumber’s friend, or plumber’s helper is a tool used to clear blockages in drains and pipes. It consists of a rubber suction cup with an attached stick (shaft), usually made of wood or plastic. For the common plunger, the cup is pushed down against the drain …

Plumbing problems in your bathroom, kitchen or toilet are not always obvious, but they could cost you a lot of money in long-term damage to your home if not spotted on time. For example, that little drip below a sink could lead to a mold or rot problem. Look for …