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 ...

The most common issue that causes a leaky toilet is a worn flapper. The flapper is the seal between the tank and the bowl — ...

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 ...

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 ...

What is a flapper and what can it do for you? It works like this: You pull the handle to flush a commode. The handle is attached to a chain or some other line that lifts the rubber stopper, or flapper ...

That’s why videos like the most recent one from TikTok’s resident plumber @theplumbersplunger, resonate with so many. In the clip, which has garnered over 410,500 views since Dec. 1, he breaks down ...

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, ...

It usually starts with a steady trickle of water long after you've flushed. Hours later, it's still there, running in the background and inching up your water bill. For most homeowners, a running ...

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 ...