Key Points • Homeowners can clear many toilet clogs without a plunger by using common household items. • Plunger alternatives ...

Learn how to unclog a toilet without a plunger using simple household items like hot water, dish soap, and baking soda.

A commode is a toilet with no plumbing. It can't be drained or flushed and must be emptied by hand. It also needs cleaning after each use. A bedside commode is kept near a bed for people with limited ...

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AUSTIN, Texas — Many apartment complexes and homes have shut off water in the Austin area to prevent pipes from bursting. Hopefully this means more of our living spaces don't become uninhabitable, but ...

Everyone loves a clean home, but our obsession with sanitation may come at a cost to our health. Some people, especially those with allergies, can develop sensitivities to the harsh chemicals in store ...

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