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 ...

Replacing an existing tub drain flange with a new tip-toe or lift-and-turn drain flange is easy, if you can get the old flange to unscrew from the tub drain. Step 1: Remove the tub drain stopper or ...

Nothing is more annoying than sloshing around in the shower because your tub drains slower than, well, molasses. Why it drains slowly could be from a range of issues–soap scum build-up, hair, a clog ...

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.

Bathtubs are prone to clogs. It all starts with a wad of hair and gunk that slows drainage, which creates more buildup until you stand ankle deep in lukewarm water whenever you take a shower. It's ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A clogged drain is incredibly frustrating (and a little gross) to deal with — and may damage your pipes ...