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 ...

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 ...

Last week Mike Wilson from Any Hour Services showed us one of the main reasons a toilet won't stop running — the flapper. He showed us how to fix it even without any tools. This week, he's showing us ...

To turn off the water supply to the toilet, rotate the shutoff valve clockwise. This valve is typically found on the wall behind the toilet or on the floor. Hold the toilet handle down to empty out ...

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Q:I'd like to understand just how water comes into the toilet tank. I have two toilets that overflow, and I cannot figure out how to stop it. I've tried to lift the ball on one; the other is on a ...

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 ...

"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 ...

Dear Ken: We have a toilet problem. A few seconds after we flush it, it howls like a sick dog. It's so loud you can hear it downstairs. How can we fix it? Jim and Peg. Jim and Peg: You probably need ...