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 ...

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, ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hey, is your toilet running? Well, you better go catch it! Ha, that’s some old-fashioned toilet humor for you, readers. Anyway, seriously, is your toilet running? Okay, let’s fix that. After all, a ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...