Q: My toilet will start running and then suddenly stop for no reason. It is keeping me up at night. What can I do? A: It sounds as if you either have a ghost inhabiting your bathroom, or you need to ...

A faulty toilet flapper is one of the most common causes of a running or leaking toilet, wasting water and money. Knowing how it works and what causes it to fail can save you from unnecessary plumber ...

Nothing gets under a parent’s skin like lights on in empty rooms, open doors and windows and running or gurgling toilets. Of course, we’ll probably never have children that stop doing the first two, ...

While your first instinct might be to call a plumber any time you have a toilet problem, that may not always be necessary. Learn how simple it can be to tackle several common toilet problems on your ...

A toilet flapper, which seals the opening between the tank and the toilet bowl, can leak if it's worn out. If you want to fix a leaky toilet flapper, follow this guide from Home Depot. 1. Turn off ...

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 ...