Q: My toilet will start running and then suddenly stop for no reason. It is keeping me up at night. What can I do? A: It sounds as if you either have a ghost inhabiting your bathroom, or you need to ...

Thankfully, replacing the flapper in your toilet is a very quick and easy DIY project. Most of the time. Of course, there are always a few toilets with old or unusual guts, and those might not be so ...

Although a porcelain throne can last at least 15 years, the seat attached to it typically does not. The average toilet seat lasts just 5 to 7 years before it cracks, begins to shift noticeably (and ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

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 ...

Some home repair tasks give you a bit of wiggle room. Stained carpet is a bummer, but it doesn't require an immediate renovation. Dulled paint could benefit from a fresh coat, but no one will be hurt ...