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 may not be quite as bad as a clogged toilet, but if left unchecked, this problem can waste hundreds of gallons of water and quite a few dollars. The fix is easier than you think.

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 ...

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 ...

Look under the lid of a toilet tank and you will most likely see a chain that is attached to a rubber flapper. When you flush, the chain lifts the flapper up and the water in the tank runs down into ...

John Henry/Journal-World Photo Go! Fix-It Chick Linda Cottin describes how to replace a leaking toilet stopper. Step 1: To replace your worn toilet tank flapper, begin by shutting off the water supply ...