As a handyman and property manager, I’ve fielded calls from all kinds of panicked tenants and homeowners, wondering how they can unclog a backed-up toilet. There’s no question the best first step ...

You often hear plumbers claim a plunger can clear 95% to 99% of toilet clogs. That may be a bit optimistic, but a plunger definitely works most of the time. I would say it's the first tool you ...