It can be easy to overlook the water level as a possible culprit for a problematic toilet. In reality, water levels play a crucial role in the proper functioning of this hard-working bathroom fixture.

When your toilet suddenly stops flushing or filling correctly, taking a look inside the tank will usually help you diagnose the problem. Sometimes, what's going on inside your toilet tank can let you ...

Q: When it’s really cold outside — in the 20s or lower — the toilet tank in my powder room develops so much condensation that it drips onto the floor in a measurable amount. The condensation forms ...

There's no need to panic when your toilet is clogged but you have no plunger. Learn how master plumbers unclog a toilet ...

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If you imagine the steps involved in cleaning a toilet, you probably think of scrubbing the bowl, wiping down the exterior. But what about inside the toilet tank? Toilet tanks can be easy to overlook, ...

Most of us know to how to scrub a toilet, but did you know the tank — i.e., the back part, where the flushing mechanism is — also needs to be cleaned occasionally? It’s true and doing so can save you ...

Q: I have a very old low-profile toilet and above the tank is a built-in cabinet with drawers and storage. I cannot remove the cabinet without going into a remodel of my bathroom. Do they still make ...

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