How to Replace a Toilet Flapper Without Calling a Plumber

A worn toilet flapper can make a toilet run long after the flush. Matching the part and testing the repair can save water and avoid an unnecessary service call.

If your toilet keeps running after you flush, there is a decent chance the fix is not a $500 plumbing visit. Sometimes it is an $8 to $15 rubber part. That part is called the flapper. It sits at the bottom of the toilet tank and lifts when you flush. When it drops back down,… Continue reading How to Replace a Toilet Flapper Without Calling a Plumber

How to Use a Plunger the Right Way, and When to Stop Before Making the Clog Worse

Using the right plunger helps clear simple clogs without making the problem worse.

A plunger can clear a simple toilet, sink, or tub clog, but the wrong plunger or too much force can make the problem worse. Here is how to plunge safely and when to call a plumber.

Bathroom Drain Care 101: Prevent Hair Clogs and Keep Everything Flowing

A well-maintained bathroom with clean drains prevents clogs and plumbing emergencies

There’s nothing quite like stepping into a shower only to find yourself standing in ankle-deep water because yesterday’s shower didn’t drain properly. Or flushing the toilet and watching the water rise instead of fall, panic setting in as you wonder if it’s going to overflow. Bathroom plumbing issues are frustrating, embarrassing, and almost always preventable.… Continue reading Bathroom Drain Care 101: Prevent Hair Clogs and Keep Everything Flowing

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