If you can count on one thing, it’s that a blocked toilet will happen at the most inopportune time. Know what your fix-it ...

A few troubleshooting steps can help you identify whether the solution is DIY-friendly ... If you’re not sure how to snake a toilet, a manual toilet auger ($25 to $100 at home-improvement ...

If you don’t have access to a drain snake ... flush the toilet a few times to clear it out. Don’t run out to buy a commercial drain unclogging product. Instead, create your own DIY de-clogger ...