Because it had water, it became known as the water closet. Somehow the name stuck, and plumbers continue to refer to a toilet as a water closet. That’s what the “WC” imprinted on most toilets stands ...

When it comes to drains, you don’t want to wait until there’s a problem. Regularly cleaning your drains can help prevent clogs, slow drainage, foul odors and a host of other potential issues.

Also called a plumbing snake or drain auger, this handy tool is simply a long, thick, flexible wire that “snakes” into drains and pipes to chew ... effects of waste and sink drain cleaners.

SHE HAS UNTIL OCTOBER FIRST TO CLEAR THE DRAIN. SHE PLUGGED OR SHE WILL BE FINED $250. AFTER THAT DEADLINE AND THE COUNTY SAYS SHE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE PIPES IN THE SHADOW BAY BOULEVARD ...

Conduit controversy PVC pipe and conduit manufacturers are denying accusations of pipe fixing, as outlined by a recent lawsuit filed by an electrical contractor in Minnesota. Senior Reporter ...

I begged the county to help me.” The county issued Goglas a code violation in May for “causing damage to pipes and drainage structures” of a stormwater system. The citation ordered her to ...

Afterwards, pour another 500ml of hot tap water down the drain. You might spot online advice claiming that bicarbonate soda, salt and vinegar can help to unclog blocked pipes. We tried it out with ...

THEY ADD. MANY DRAINS, HAVE BASKETS IN THEM TO CATCH ANYTHING THAT DOESN’T BELONG, AND THAT YOU CAN DO YOUR PART BY BUNDLING UP YARD WASTE AND LEAVES RATHER THAN LEAVING THEM LOOSE. ANOTHER TIP ...

See how it fared in our best shower drain unblocker tests. It only took 15 minutes for this plughole unblocker from Sainsbury's to cut through the grease and food residue. Once it had finished, the ...

Shah Haider, 51, formed Southend Against Sewage after a large sinkhole at Southend Sewage Treatment Works damaged the main sewer pipe spraying toilet roll, human waste and sanitary towels ...

Bikers and pedestrians found themselves covered in human waste when a sewage pipe exploded next to a busy road in China this week. Footage shows a fountain of faeces shooting 10 metres (33ft ...