This week I am coming to the rescue of homeowners who have bathrooms built more than 20, 30 or 40 years ago. Homes back then sometimes had colored bathroom fixtures. Do you remember blue, brown or ...

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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: ...

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 ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

An average leaking toilet will waste up to 78,000 gallons of water per year. Think about it — that's enough water to fill two average-sized backyard swimming pools. What follows are some common toilet ...