Though convenient, liquid drain cleaners aren't always the right solution to clearing clogs in your sinks, tubs, and showers. These products can damage pipes and septic systems, and don't always work ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tatsiana Volkava / Getty Images Removing a clog from your pipes is not only extremely inconvenient, but it can also be messy and ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Never treat your garbage disposal like a trash can—avoid putting in paper, plastic, hair, or debris. Skip fats, oils, and grease, which harden in pipes and create sticky clogs that worsen over time.

Removing a clog from your pipes is not only extremely inconvenient, but it can also be messy and expensive. You can't always prevent your pipes from getting clogged, but there are some things you can ...