Learn the basics so you can fix it yourself—and save! Possibly the most used household fixture, and one we usually take for granted, the toilet is a marvel of engineering simplicity. Even typical ...

If extra pressure on the flapper doesn’t stop the running noise, water is likely escaping through a cracked or corroded ...

To spot tiny cracks, look for beads of water on the outside of the toilet bowl, especially near the tank or basin. If you ...