Before you throw them away, consider that they can be surprisingly helpful when used to unclog a toilet or other drains. You ...

If you imagine a stereotypical plumber in your mind, they’re probably holding a plunger. This is the tool of choice for a reason and should be used in your first attempt at unblocking a toilet.

Learning to use a plunger isn’t usually high on anyone’s priority list, but maybe it should be. You can easily make a clogged toilet worse if you don’t know how to use a plunger correctly.