Of all the morning woes a homeowner can face, one of the most distressing is a clogged toilet. It interferes with life, and can cause a serious mess if there is an overflow event. This situation is not good at any time of day, of course, but who wants to face a clogged toilet before the second cup of coffee?
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Fortunately for the person in the house designated as first responder in these emergencies, the clog can usually be cured with only a tool or two plus a little know-how. You probably will not need to call the plumber, but it would not hurt to have your local plumbing professional’s number programed in your phone, or scribbled somewhere at least, just in case things get out of hand.