We evaluated drain snakes and augers—for both professionals and homeowners—to find the best tools for tackling the toughest clogs in sinks, tubs, and toilets.

Dealing with a slow-moving or clogged kitchen sink? Try these expert tips to get things flowing again without having to call ...

If the P trap is clear but you’re still facing a clog, you’ll need to auger the drain pipe going into the wall. Remember, when augering the drain, you always want to remove the P trap first!

Toilet augers have a hard rubber elbow that goes into the toilet ... hand-feed the snake into the drain by pulling it out of the casing and pushing it into the pipe. It is likely a p-trap or a 90 ...

The method of inspection will also depend on the depth of the sewer pipe. While snaking cameras, an auger with a camera attached at the end, can reach 20 feet deep, a sewer pipe deeper than 300 ...