How to Snake a Clogged Drain | Ask This Old House
by Richard Trethewey · This Old House
Master plumber Richard Trethewey demonstrates clearing a stopped bathtub or shower drain start to finish, covering access points, hand-snaking technique and cleanup, filmed for the long-running public television home repair series.
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