Ron,

One of the best household hints I've found on the interrnet came from
this newsgroup. It really works. Put a couple of large pots of water on the
stove and bring to a boil, run the hot water in the tub to heat up the pipe
and crud, por the boiling water done the drain. Repeat in all the other
sinks, tubs, and shower stalls. DO NOT DO THIS TO TOILETS.
I do this every 2 months or so, whenever the drains seem a little
sluggish. It works very well. Be careful when carrying the pots of hot water
around.

Dave M.