Removing a bathtub drain is usually a fairly simple task for any DIYer. The most important step is figuring out what type of drain stopper is in the tub. Knowing the basic mechanics of your tub’s ...

Laboratory Technical Project Manager Gianmarco Chumbe has been part of the CNET Home team since 2018. He is in charge of developing and carrying out testing procedures for a wide variety of home ...

For help keeping your plumbing system in tip-top shape, I called on home experts and fellow CNN Underscored editors to share their go-to drain cleaners and tools for tackling pesky clogs.

If your drains have been slower than usual, it's probably about time you gave them a thorough cleaning. While this isn't everyone's favorite household chore, it's unfortunately a necessary task. When ...

Mark is a seasoned green industry veteran and freelance writer based in Georgia. His work encompasses all things garden, landscape, home improvement, and DIY, with a focus on sustainability. Mark ...

The inspiration for this column came from two different friends of mine who live in Los Angeles and who, coincidentally, both had drains on their minds. One friend told me he had received a mailer ...

Q: My water heater sprang a leak, and water ran all over my drywall and onto my garage floor. A neighbor told me I should have had a pan installed under the water heater to catch all the water that ...