A running toilet isn't just noisy and annoying; it also means you're spending money on extra water, and your utility bills could go up. Luckily, there are a few simple solutions that can often fix the ...

Q: My toilet is causing me fits. The water from the tank is slowly leaking into the bowl, and I can’t figure out why. I have replaced the flapper, but the problem persists. What else should I do? A: ...

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 ...

If you're hearing a constant trickling or dripping sound coming from your toilet, even after it has completed a full flush cycle, there's a good chance water is leaking from the tank into the bowl.

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? It’s annoying. One moment a toilet flushes reliably. The next, it doesn’t. In most ...

This week I am coming to the rescue of homeowners who have bathrooms built more than 20, 30 or 40 years ago. Homes back then sometimes had colored bathroom fixtures. Do you remember blue, brown or ...

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 ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...