Step 1: For a moderately clogged drain, you can use baking soda and vinegar. Put about ½ cup of baking soda into the drain, then slowly pour ½ cup of vinegar down the drain. The acidic nature of baking soda and the basic nature of vinegar will create a foaming action which will loosen the clog so that it can be rinsed away. Step 2: Plunging and pumping a drain is a steadfast way to clear drain blockages. Place the plunger directly over the drain and pump rapidly up and down several times. When you take away the plunger, the water should drain away. If it doesn’t, try again. Step 3: If your drain is still blocked, using a drain auger is a good option. Drain auger is a thin long piece of coiled metal with a hook at the end. Feed the auger down through the drain, turning it as you push it through the drainpipe. Either you will push the blockage or pull it up with the help of the hook. Step 4: Now, run hot water down the drain once you have opened the blockage. Hot water will wash away anything that may be sticking to the sides of the drainpipes.

The last time you cooked something in your kitchen did you notice a foul smell? Didn’t you want to get rid of it ASAP?! Try this the next time your nose meets some pungent smell: For smelly freezers: fill a clean sock with fresh coffee grounds and place it inside the freezer. For smelly trash cans: Wash the trash can once a week with hot and soapy water to remove pieces of debris that can hold in odors. For your smelly pet: For a quick fix, sprinkle a light coat of baking soda over the pet’s coat and then rub it in. Use a pet brush to brush it back out of the coat and the smell will go with it. For a smelly toilet: Pour vinegar in the bowl of the toilet and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Then use your toilet brush to scrub the toilet clean.