Most household clogs can be treated as a DIY project and snaked out by homeowners, so you don't have to spend the money to have a plumber fix the problem. However, there may be some clogs that are actually part of a larger plumbing problem or that prove to be so stubborn, you have no choice but to call in professional help. More @Wikipedia
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