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 ...

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While your first instinct might be to call a plumber any time you have a toilet problem, that may not always be necessary. Learn how simple it can be to tackle several common toilet problems on your ...

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 ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things ...

Most people are reluctant to take on any job that involves fiddling with water-supply pipes, and because toilets perform such unsavory work, people are doubly hesitant to risk trying to fix them. I ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Everybody at one time or another has to deal with a leaky toilet. But not every leak needs a plumber to come and fix it. Sunday on 13Sunrise, Pat from Sullivan Hardware and Garden ...

No one wants a toilet that won’t flush. We don’t really need to tell you why, but when it does happen, you’ll want to know ...

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 ...