50 Home Repair Tips We Wish We Had Discovered Earlier

Utilize Zip Ties to Clear Clogged Drains

For this task, you’ll need a wire cutter and several zip ties. If you have short zip ties, extend their length by linking two zip ties together. Keep linking them until you have one long tool that can easily reach down to unclog the drain. Use the wire cutter to make diagonal cuts halfway through the zip ties. These cuts should be downward-facing and alternate with each cut. Next, take the slit tip and bend it outward to create a barb. Insert this elongated tool into the drain and move it in circular and vertical motions to extract the debris. Pull it out and repeat the process until all the debris is gone.