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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 ...

Q Our toilet has a noise like water running, but it doesn’t flush. It just kind of seeps and my water bill has gone up. Our plumber thought a new flapper valve was needed, so we installed one. It does ...

“If I Had a Hammer” has more than 100 home improvement projects that are friendly on the environment and your wallet. Author Andrea Ridout offers easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations designed ...

If your water bill recently spiked, the first place to look for answers is your toilet! On this Fix a Leak Week, Tammy Hernandez met up with Bonny Cushman, from Regional Water Providers Consortium, to ...

Q: Help! My toilet is leaking all over the bathroom floor, and I haven’t yet located the source. How can I find and fix the cause of the leak before any real damage occurs? A. Some of the biggest ...

Q: I had water leaking from underneath my toilet where the toilet meets the floor. My neighbor agreed to help me replace the wax ring underneath. We got the toilet off with no problem, but when we ...

Older toilet models and leaking toilets are not only unsightly, they’re also huge causes of wasted water. This can have a serious impact on your water bill. Learn how to improve your efficiency and ...