No one wants to deal with a clogged bathroom sink. Once the water starts backing up, you start worrying why the sink is clogged — again — and how you'll be able to fix it so you can go back to ...

Q: Last year I finished college and moved into my first apartment. After reading your column for years, I feel like I have a special Ph.D. (Plumbing & heating Degree!). I know that I’m limited as to ...

Of course, in the grand scheme of recent global events, this is a very minor problem, but it’s really getting on my nerves. Why is my toilet gurgling? Equally important: what can I do to quiet the ...

Q. I hear a gurgling or belching sound that lasts about 10 seconds every time I use the kitchen sink. The water is also draining slower. This problem started a few months ago. Any ideas? A. The noise ...