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 ...

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Q: My toilet is causing me fits. The water from the tank is slowly leaking into the bowl, and I can’t figure out why. I have replaced the flapper, but the problem persists. What else should I do? A: ...

The way a toilet works is a mystery to most people. But like many mysteries, a closer examination may reveal that the toilet isn’t really very mysterious at all. In fact, this device is ingeniously ...

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 ...

The last thing anyone wants is a toilet with a weak flush. The Twin Traps TikTok account (@twinhomeexperts) shared a viral video with a tip that could save you the cost of a new toilet—and the ...

Sometimes toilets act up. One common problem your trusty throne can develop is that it always runs. This constant flow of water is a noisy nuisance -- and it's also a money-waster that you'll end up ...

A couple of readers have offered suggestions for quieting rain-gutter noise with materials that cost less than a brand-name product designed for the task. The noise generally occurs in metal gutters ...