Q:My toilet drains are very slow. I checked the label of a drain cleaner that said do not use in a toilet. Why, especially since the toilet drains are the slow ones? A:I think it is because the lye… ...

Good news: it's easy!Key Takeaways It's important to keep the tank clean for the sanitization and performance of your toilet. You can do an effective cleaning job in three steps. You should aim to ...

This means the tank mechanism needs adjustment or replacement. But if the toilet fills without flushing, or if the water drains away slowly or not at all, there is a blockage.

The slow bathroom sink drain also can be easy to fix. If the sink is equipped with a standard pop-up drain, the tiny prong that makes the stopper go up and down is superb at catching hair and ...

Don’t try to diagnose and fix a plumbing problem yourself, or hire a handyman (or handywoman) to do plumbing work, says Jim Jennette, a plumber for 25 years and Mr. Rooter franchise consultant.

Cleaning your toilet tank often helps to prevent mold, rust, and mildew from developing that can discolor your tank's interior and lead to metal corrosion overtime from some of the tank's parts.