Home Repair
25-Ft Drain Auger with Drill Adapter
Flexible 25-foot snake you can turn by hand or chuck into a drill for clogs a plunger won't move.
Best for: Stubborn kitchen, tub and floor drain clogs
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Home Repair
The Original Sediment Buster Water Heater Flushing Tool
Typically $38.90 — price, ratings, and availability change often, so check the current listing before you buy.
Blasts the sediment out of your water heater tank instead of just draining the clean water off the top.
Quick Take
Draining a water heater the normal way pulls off water and leaves the hardened crust on the bottom — which is exactly what shortens the tank's life and slows your hot water. This gets in there and actually moves it. One yearly job that quietly delays a $2,000 replacement.
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Why It's Handy
- Stirs and flushes packed sediment, not just loose water
- Connects to a standard drain valve and garden hose
- Extends water heater life and recovery speed
- Reusable year after year
Best For
Anyone with a tank water heater more than a couple of years old
Things to Know
- Not for tankless heaters
- Plan an hour and shut power or gas to the heater first
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Fluidmaster 400AKRP10 Universal Toilet Repair Kit
Fill valve and flush valve in one box — the fix for a toilet that runs, hisses or won't refill.
Best for: A toilet that runs, hisses or refills forever
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Flex Tape Rubberized Waterproof Tape, Clear 4" x 5 ft
Thick rubberized tape that seals leaks, cracks, and splits on wet or dry surfaces.
Best for: Stopgap leak and crack repairs
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