If all else fails, it may be time to call a plumber. A clog that won't clear could be a sign that something is wrong with the toilet, the pipes, or other plumbing components. Additionally ...

Many things can cause a clogged toilet, the obvious culprit being the result of some necessary activities that generally take place atop a toilet. However, other items can clog a toilet too.

Clogged, jammed, blocked, backed up – however you say it – here's how to handle some common toilet mishaps without a plumber. Plus, the right way to use a plunger, when to call a pro and why ...