Toilets, although handy, do have some problems. One of the hardest things to deal with is a broken seal at the base. This allows leaking around the base from the bowl, and can allow sewer gas to get ...

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Beneath the bathroom toilet, covered with a layer of wax, lies one of the more important pieces of the plumbing puzzle: the closet flange. This metal or plastic fitting attaches to the sewer drain ...

13:19, Thu, May 7, 2020 Updated: 13:53, Thu, May 7, 2020 A broken toilet is less than ideal in any household, especially during lockdown when we are spending more time at home than ever. There are ...

The way a toilet works is a mystery to most people. But like many mysteries, a closer examination may reveal that the toilet isn’t really very mysterious at all. In fact, this device is ingeniously ...

What’s that mysterious wet patch on the bathroom floor? At first a little dampness may be easy to dismiss as splashing from your shower or a toddler’s "accident," but sooner or later, you have to ...

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 ...

Q: I’m trying to sell my home, and the potential buyer asked for a home inspection. One of the requested fixes was “a loose toilet.” I tried moving the tank, but it is very secure. Do you have any ...