No one likes to talk about it, but truth be told, it happens. Toilets malfunction. They get clogged. Sure, it's inconvenient, but more than that, downright embarrassing if you're somewhere other than ...

Open the toilet tank, lift the flapper, allow a cup or two of water to drain into the bowl and watch what happens. If it stays put, chances are the clog is in the toilet’s internal trap or the waste ...

Toilet with high water level in bowl in bathroom. - Jub Rubjob/Getty Images Toilet clogs can be a nuisance to deal with when they are occasional, and downright annoying when they happen often.

A clogged toilet can be a nightmare come true, especially if there isn't a plunger around. Luckily, it's possible to unclog a toilet with very basic supplies that most people have sitting on a shelf.