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No one wants a toilet that won’t flush. We don’t really need to tell you why, but when it does happen, you’ll want to know how to fix it, and quickly. Thankfully, it’s a job you can do yourself as ...

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 ...

For building owners that are not quite ready for water-free urinals, Sloan Valve offers the Sloan 1 pint-flush urinal, which requires just 0.125 gallons of water to flush, offering 80% water savings ...

To turn off the water supply to the toilet, rotate the shutoff valve clockwise. This valve is typically found on the wall behind the toilet or on the floor. Hold the toilet handle down to empty out ...

Sometimes toilets act up. One common problem your trusty throne can develop is that it always runs. This constant flow of water is a noisy nuisance -- and it's also a money-waster that you'll end up ...