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 ...

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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There are many signs that it's time to replace, we've included five. Cracks in the porcelain or water pooling around the base or clogging more than once a month. If you're frequently fixing your ...

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July 15, 1946. That’s the date stamped inside the tank of my guest room toilet. That explains a lot. My house was built in 1946, so it’s an original toilet. You can hear the humming of pipes for ...

As of June 21, 2022, nearly a third of the U.S. is facing severe drought conditions or worse. Many state and local governments have responded to the dry conditions over the last couple of years by ...

Q: I have a toilet from the 1970s I have to replace, and the color has been discontinued. The sink and tub are also the same color as the toilet but will stay in place. My problem is that I cannot ...