The average toilet bowl should be able to hold a certain amount of water. The purpose of keeping around three cups at the bottom of the bowl is to take away any chances of creating an unpleasant smell. However, sometimes the water in the toilet bowl can go down or even completely disappear. This issue …
The bottom of your toilet might be the least-regarded location in your home. Most of the time, you don’t think about the connection between the toilet and the sewer system. If there is a gap between the bottom of the toilet and the sewer pipe, you have a problem. If you are lucky, you noticed …
Homeownership is a wonderful privilege. That is until something breaks or doesn’t work right. At that point, you may find yourself longing for your early days of apartment living and being able to call the super or caretaker when something went wrong. Fortunately, there are things you can fix without having to call in (and …
In the world of toilets there are a host of options and upgrades that make the old days of the gravity-assisted toilet an unpleasant memory. Since the 1980’s there have been substantial leaps and bounds made in the world of toilets. Which flushing system is better, siphon-jet, or pressure-assisted? Pressure-assisted toilets produce a more forceful …
A toilet that runs at random can be a real nuisance. Not only do running toilets render a toilet un-flushable, but the intermittent whistling sound also is bothersome, and the unnecessary amount of water being used hikes up your water bill. While toilets only amount to 30% of home water usage, that number can increase …
Securing a toilet flange is a bit harder than you would think. But if you are already handy around the house and have the right tools and parts, you will be able to do it without needing to hire someone else. What are the steps to securing a toilet flange? Block off the Gases from …
If you have been hearing an endless trickling noise from your toilet, it may require repair, as this is an indicator of a leaking tank. A toilet leak can be attributed to many things: For instance, the leak may be coming from your tank, but the exact point from which the water is leaking could …
You never want to deal with a clogged toilet, but as a homeowner, it will happen eventually. If you are experiencing frequent toilet clogs, it is likely something you are doing through mishandling that could worsen the problem at high expense. Knowing that the porcelain throne is part of your everyday life, it is something …
Gerber Plumbing makes all kinds of plumbing fixtures, including toilets. We all have our toilet preferences and a well-made toilet is a major asset to any household. Items like shape, height, and flushing power are all important to our expectations of comfort and hygiene. You may not know that Gerber has been making toilets for …
I was getting ready to replace my toilet and noticed that some of the YouTube videos I consulted didn’t use screws or bolts to hold down the toilet flange. I have a concrete floor and am not looking forward to drilling new holes, so I found it intriguing to see some use a type of …