CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. When it comes to something like drain cleaner, you may ...

We put kitchen drain unblockers from popular brands including Cillit Bang, Domestos and Mr Muscle to the test on a U-bend blocked up tight with stubborn food residue and grease. We also tested the ...

A major concern during freezing weather is pipes bursting. If you have a busted pipe, the first thing you need to do is shut off the water to your house and drain the pipes.

Turn off your sprinkler system at the controller. 2. Drain the system to remove standing water from the pipes. Most systems have a drain valve or require manual draining. 3. Cover any above-ground ...

Extreme cold warnings and cold advisories were in effect across the Chicago area Tuesday, already leading to hundreds of schools, offices, daycares and more closing due to dangerous wind chills as ...

The heart is a muscular organ roughly the size of your fist. As the heart muscle contracts, it propels the blood out into the vascular system. The heart’s chambers and valves are arranged to direct ...

Drip the faucet farthest from your home’s main water valve. “You don’t have to drip them all—one or two is ... (If you have swimming pool or sprinkler supply lines, don't forget to drain them too.) ...

Drip the faucet farthest from your home’s main water valve ... (If you have swimming pool or sprinkler supply lines, don't forget to drain them too.) Water supply pipes in unheated interior ...

Starting with your sprinkler system, Woodard says to completely shut it off and drain all the water from your pipes. Close the valves and release any water by using a screwdriver to turn the test ...