If you own your home, or even if you rent, chances are high that you’ll need to perform some basic toilet repair at some ...

Plumbing problems are some of the most dreaded in the house, so when you hear your toilet making sounds you know it shouldn't be making, it can quickly become a cause for concern. If what you hear ...

A running toilet isn’t just annoying. It’s downright expensive. “It’s like leaving a faucet running,” says Jeff Mezzatesta, owner of Mr. Handyman of Franklin and Brentwood. “Most newer toilets use 1.2 ...

Although a toilet can seem like a daunting household appliance to fix on your own, when you take a look at the parts that make the toilet work, you’ll see that they aren’t all that complex. One part ...

Nothing gets under a parent’s skin like lights on in empty rooms, open doors and windows and running or gurgling toilets. Of course, we’ll probably never have children that stop doing the first two, ...

A running toilet isn’t just a nuisance; it’s a major waste of water. That constant hissing noise you're hearing means that excess water is leaking from the toilet tank into the bowl, and your utility ...

Why won’t my toilet flush? A toilet that won’t flush is a problem, but it’s one you may be able to fix without spending a lot of money or time. The most common reason for a toilet that won’t flush is ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It's pretty simple to figure out if you've got a running toilet—you'll hear it. If your toilet sounds ...

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Find out the cause behind your slow-flushing toilet. Reviewed by Richard Epstein There are several possible reasons a toilet ...