As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Let's say you're a person who's known for their devotion to extreme cleanliness—especially in the ...

There's only one thing more embarrassing we can think of than a clogged toilet: not having a plunger on hand to resolve the issue. When the water levels in your toilet bowl start rise, so does your ...

Toilet with high water level in bowl in bathroom. - Jub Rubjob/Getty Images Toilet clogs can be a nuisance to deal with when they are occasional, and downright annoying when they happen often.

--Put on rubber gloves, if you have them. --Place the plunger into the toilet bowl and push down gently, just to remove the air in the flange without splashing yourself with dirty water. This should ...

Toilets are funny things. When we have easy access to a clean, working one, we don’t think about them too much. But when we’re stuck someplace without one, toilets quickly become an obsession—and when ...

Katie covered all things how-to at CNET, with a focus on Social Security and notable events. When she's not writing, she enjoys playing in golf scrambles, practicing yoga and spending time on the lake ...