File this one under “Studies We Wish Had Let Us Remain Ignorant.” Scientists at the University of Arizona decided to investigate whether closing the toilet lid before flushing reduces ...

What not to flush down the toilet is a list that should contain more than just "things that are too big." In fact, your home plumbing system is much more sensitive than it looks. Flushing something ...

Ever try to flush after a #2 but…can’t? You’re not the only one with this poop problem that, sometimes quite literally, won’t go away. (Until you wait a while and try flushing again—or have to break ...

It’s never an ideal situation: A quick trip to the bathroom followed by a single flush and, boom, you’re dealing with a clogged drain or—much worse—a nearly overflowing toilet. If you find yourself ...

Flushable wipes stick to pipes and don’t dissolve like toilet paper, creating buildup that leads to serious blockages. Flushing tampons, meds, or even small toys can swell or tangle in your plumbing, ...