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Underwear Accidentally Flushed Down the Toilet

How can I unclog my toilet bowl? I accidentally flushed the underwear of my nephew into the toilet bowl.

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Replacing Insert in a Tub/Shower Faucet

We put in a new insert for an old disc type tub/shower faucet, and it only lets a drip through. When we take it out and turn the water back on, it comes through fine. How do we fix this? Thanks!

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Identifying the Source of a Water Leak into Garage

I have a water leak into my garage from above. There are two bathrooms and a washer and dryer above the garage. I cannot figure out where the leak is originating from. Any ideas on how to pin point its origin?

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Bleach Tablet Stuck in Toilet

I accidentally flushed a bleach tablet down the toilet and now it is stuck. A plunger won't work. Is there a way to dissolve it? Help!

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Unclogging Bathroom Plumbing

I one of my bathrooms the toilet does not flush well. When you take a shower the toilet is bubbling up and then will not flush well. I need help. I have tried Drano, snaking the pipe, and even root killer. Nothing is working.

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Unclogging a Sink With a Garbage Disposal

When using my kitchen sink it fills up with water and I have to run my garbage disposal to get the water to drain. Even then it doesn't drain all the way out. Can anyone tell me what's going on and how do I fix this problem?

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Replacing a Bathtub Drain

Our bathtub drain cannot open because it is corroded shut. How do we replace the drain?

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Drain Cleaning

What is the best way to clean a tub drain?

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Smell Coming From Kitchen Faucet

There is a strange detergent/chemical smell coming from the water from our kitchen faucet. The faucet is 6 months old and this has been going on for about two weeks. We have tested the faucet in every other sink in the house.

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Grease Coming Out of Bathroom Faucet

What causes grease balls to come from bathroom faucet?

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Unclogging a Sink

How do you unplug a plugged up sink?

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Unclogging a Kitchen Sink

I would like to know how to fix a clogged kitchen sink? I've poured a large amount of baking soda, vinegar, hot water, liquid dish soap, and salt. I don't know whether I've made the right mixture, since I didn't find a precise measure for the mixture.

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What Causes Fluctuating Water Pressure in House?

We randomly have low and high water pressure throughout the house. What can be the problem, how can I find it, and how can I fix it?

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Fixing Leaky Outdoor Faucet

I am having a problem with my outdoor facets leaking. They are not leaking where the hose is connected, but at the point where the facet is connected to the pipe. Any ideas on how to correct this problem?

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Fixing a Leaky Toilet

How do I fix a toilet leak?

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Plunging Clogged Toilet Backs Up Into Tub and Sink

I have a clogged toilet. When I plunge it the stuff starts coming up in the tub and sink in the bathroom. Any suggestions?

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What's the best way to get drains unclogged?

How do I unclog drains?

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Toilet Backs Up Into Shower

My toilet backs up into the shower. I snaked both the shower and toilet, no help. I put drain cleaner now both, no help.

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Toilet Makes Loud Screeching Noise

Ever since we had a plumber work on a toilet it makes a horrible screeching sound every time it is flushed. What could be the cause of this issue?

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Fixing Leaky Faucets

My bath faucet is a Delta with only one knob to turn hot and cold. The faucet is leaking very badly and it only gets worse day by day. I have taken the knob completely apart and replaced it hoping it would stop, but it hasn't. Anybody have any advice? Thanks in advance!

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