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 ...

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Discover six possible reasons why the toilet won't flush When a toilet doesn't flush (or the flush isn't powerful enough), you'll need to troubleshoot. There are a few common causes of a toilet's ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? It’s annoying. One moment a toilet flushes reliably. The next, it doesn’t. In most ...

You can fix a weak flush or running toilet by following these easy steps. For a low power flush, the first thing to check is your fill tube. There’s a tube that protrudes from the base of the tank ...

When I spoke with the folks at Fluidmaster, maker of toilet repair parts, I shared with them that I’d recently finished rebuilding a couple of my own toilets at home using their products. I’d barely ...