Toilet flappers (the valve seal in the toilet tank) can become old and worn-out. When this happens, water can seep through from the toilet tank into the toilet bowl.

HomeServe USA reports chemotherapy can harm septic systems by affecting beneficial bacteria, leading to clogs and backups. Regular tank pumping and bacterial additives can help mitigate risks.

Back for the second repair attempt. Sometimes fixing something takes more than one try, and this time the goal is to finally get it right. Follow along with the troubleshooting process and see if the ...

A neighbor’s message alerted Teddy Bloomquist to a potential flooding problem. Downstairs in his Baltimore row house, cloudy brown water with chunks of human waste was coming up from the shower drain.

Commissioners approved $1.3 million in funding on Tuesday to repair the county jail's roof by a vote of 2-1. Commissioner Anita Lopez voted against. One type of drinking water linked to up to 62% ...

A teacher in Georgia died during a toilet paper prank after being run over by a vehicle, authorities said. Hall County Sheriff officials said Jason Hughes noticed ...

My mother-in-law, “Lynn,” is the cheapest person I’ve ever met. Recently, however, she’s developed a disgusting habit that she thinks will save money: She will use a toilet multiple times (thankfully ...

At KBIS 2026, we got a first look at Toto's industry-first Aurora Washlet Plus, which aims to solve a frustrating cleanliness problem.

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Indian households can significantly cut water usage by mastering their dual-flush toilets. Pressing the smaller button for liquid waste and the larger one for solid waste can save up to 20,000 litres ...

Contract restrictions prevent Navy crews from fixing key ship systems like ovens and toilets, forcing reliance on costly contractors and sparking urgent calls for a military “right to repair” policy.

This simple maintenance could save you money on your monthly water bill. TikTok handyman Ovet Reynoso (@ovet_reynoso) shared a simple way to fix a common toilet issue, and it only takes a few minutes.