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 ...

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While your first instinct might be to call a plumber any time you have a toilet problem, that may not always be necessary. Learn how simple it can be to tackle several common toilet problems on your ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Everybody at one time or another has to deal with a leaky toilet. But not every leak needs a plumber to come and fix it. Sunday on 13Sunrise, Pat from Sullivan Hardware and Garden ...

Most people are reluctant to take on any job that involves fiddling with water-supply pipes, and because toilets perform such unsavory work, people are doubly hesitant to risk trying to fix them. I ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

Q. I definitely have a leaking toilet. I have removed the ceiling beneath it and can see an occasional drip of water running down the actual main pipe beneath the toilet. When you go up to 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 ...