We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've ever spent some time thinking about your toilet, or if you've been forced to do so because of some unfortunate plumbing issues, ...

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I think the toilet in the bathroom on the first floor of my house is tired. Every now and then when it’s quiet in the house it seems to give out with a little “sighing” sound. It only lasts 5-10 ...

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 ...

Toilet flappers (the valve seal in the toilet tank) can become old and worn-out. When this happens, water can seep through from the toilet tank into the toilet bowl.

Toilets should be seen and not heard, which is why learning how to fix a running toilet is a skill most homeowners would be wise to pick up. (And you only thought that you just needed to know how to ...

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 ...