A toilet flush valve controls the flow of water from the tank into the toilet bowl. It is made of a valve body, a flapper, and a chain. When you flush, the chain lifts the flapper and water flows from ...

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 ...

Which Toilet Handle Do You Need for a Replacement? The biggest issue you'll probably run into when trying to replace your toilet handle or lever is making sure you choose the right replacement part.

Replacing a toilet is a major project, but it is not as difficult as might be imagined. The hardest tasks usually are selecting a new toilet and removing the old one. Choose a new toilet carefully.

Do you have an older toilet that annoys you with the sound of water trickling after you flush, long after it should have shut off? Have you tried adjusting and bending that big, frustrating, slimy rod ...

DEAR TIM: I’m about to step outside my comfort zone. I’ve decided to delve into the depths of toilets. My current toilet is horribly stained, and nothing I’ve tried seems to help. Besides, I want one ...

Q: We need to replace our outdated toilet. I’m pretty sure that we can remove it, but I’m not clear about installing a new one. Also, I understand that I may need to buy a new wax ring for it. Is ...

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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 ...

Toilets are simple, durable items that can often be easily repaired—but everything has an expiration date. The first, most obvious sign that your toilet is ready to be replaced is when it stops doing ...