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 ...

When we were children, plugging a lavatory sink — more commonly known as a washbasin — involved placing a rubber stopper into a drain. The stopper was tethered to the lavatory faucet by a small metal ...