A toilet flush valve controls the flow of water from the tank into the toilet bowl. It is made of a valve body, a flapper, and a chain. When you flush, the chain lifts the flapper and water flows from ...

If you own your home, or even if you rent, chances are high that you’ll need to perform some basic toilet repair at some ...

First you need to know how your toilet works. It consists of two parts: the tank and the bowl. Your house has a supply line that brings water into the tank, where a float stops it from filling past a ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Which Toilet Handle Do You Need for a Replacement? The biggest issue you'll probably run into when trying to replace your toilet handle or lever is making sure you choose the right replacement part.

It can be pretty inconvenient when things aren’t functioning correctly in your home. And while you can probably get away for a few days with a drippy faucet or nonfunctional light fixture, having a ...

Replacing a toilet is a major project, but it is not as difficult as might be imagined. The hardest tasks usually are selecting a new toilet and removing the old one. Choose a new toilet carefully.

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 ...

There are many signs that it's time to replace, we've included five. Cracks in the porcelain or water pooling around the base or clogging more than once a month. If you're frequently fixing your ...

Replacing a toilet may not be one of the most exciting ways to spend a Saturday, but then that’s the nice part about this particular project; you should be able to perform this little task and still ...