Toilet Repair

DIY projects for toilet repair including clogged toilets, replacing toilet valves or flappers, leaking toilets and more.

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  • Toilet Seat Replacement

  • How to replace a toilet seat when the bolts won’t come off. Tricks and techniques to get the job done quickly and easily.

  • Parts of a Toilet

  • Toilets have moving parts, and moving parts wear out or break. If your toilet won't stop running, try repairing or replacing these key parts of…

  • How to Fix a Running Toilet

  • Fixing a running toilet is a lot easier than you might think. In this article, we'll show you how to identify and solve the problem. Don't be…

  • How to Fix a Clogged Toilet

  • Clogged toilet? No problem. With a little practice, even a home repair rookie can get most clogged toilets back up and running in minutes,…

  • Fixing a Double Flushing Toilet

  • If your toilet doesn't flush as well as it used to, there's a good chance that lime deposits are building up in the rinse holes and…

  • How to Stop a Running Toilet

  • Learn the simple four-step strategy that solves 95 percent of toilet flush problems. Stop water from constantly running, give a wimpy flush a…

  • How to Replace a Toilet

  • Whether you're installing a better-flushing toilet or resetting the old one after remodeling, these tips will help you do it faster and with…

  • How to Clean a Sluggish Toilet

  • If you have hard water, mineral deposits can accumulate in the rinse holes around the rim of the toilet, causing a weak flush. The fix is…

  • Silence a Noisy Check Valve

  • Sump pumps and sewage ejector pumps rely on check valves to stop backflow, but they can be noisy when they slam close. Quieter alternatives are…

  • Rust Stain Removal

  • Remove rust stains from toilets, sinks and bathtubs quickly and easily with the resin bed cleaner used for water softeners.

  • How to Fix Chipped Porcelain

  • Tiny chips and dings on expensive porcelain fixtures and appliances are distressing—but fixable. With a few careful dabs of touch-up glaze and a…

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