Dear Home-Ec 101, Is there a “green” way to unclog the kitchen sink? I really hate having to use heavy drain cleaning chemicals. I have used boiling water (2 pots full) then the drain cleaner set 10= minutes followed by a pot of boiling water again. Thanks! Signed, Clogged in Closter Heather says: Depending on the … Read more
Dear Home-Ec 101, The toilet, in my bathroom is constantly making noise. It sounds like water is always running. Is there any way to turn that off? Signed, For the Love of Pete, Someone Jiggle the Handle Already! Heather says: There are a few things that can go wrong inside the tank of a toilet … Read more
Heather says: If your faucet’s water pressure has been slowly falling there may be a simple fix. Did you know you have to clean the aerator? I can hear some of you now, what is she talking about? The aerator increases pressure by forcing the water into many tiny streams. Over time mineral deposits from … Read more