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A running toilet can seem like a mild inconvenience at first, but continuous or intermittent water running can lead to bigger problems. In addition to higher water bills, a constantly running toilet ...

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 making, it can quickly become a cause for concern. If what you hear ...

If your toilet is making a hissing sound, the issue may be easier to fix than you think. This is a super-common toilet problem, and depending on which part of the toilet is responsible for the noises, ...

Last week Mike Wilson from Any Hour Services showed us one of the main reasons a toilet won't stop running — the flapper. He showed us how to fix it even without any tools. This week, he's showing us ...

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I bought my first house back at the end of April, and have rented up until now, so I've had no experience in fixing shit around the home, I've always just called a landlord. The toilet in my master ...

Typically, there's a water shut off valve near the base of the toilet. Turn the control handle to the right to shut off the water supply. Some valves need to be turned repeatedly, while others only ...

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 ...