After getting a hard-to-flush toilet back in operation by plunging or multiple flushes, put several gallons of hot water into a bucket and pour the water into the toilet. The toilet should immediately ...

Q: We installed a pressure-treated deck years ago and have tried several finishes, including water repellent, stain and, finally, paint. The paint didn’t adhere well and has become almost black with ...

Q: We recently had our deck redone with Trex boards. They apparently are thinner than our original boards, so now we have a trail of old stain marks on our siding. What is the best way to remove the ...