Most of us know to how to scrub a toilet, but did you know the tank — i.e., the back part, where the flushing mechanism is — also needs to be cleaned occasionally? It’s true and doing so can save you ...

A running toilet isn’t just a nuisance; it’s a major waste of water. That constant hissing noise you're hearing means that excess water is leaking from the toilet tank into the bowl, and your utility ...

Q: My toilet will start running and then suddenly stop for no reason. It is keeping me up at night. What can I do? A: It sounds as if you either have a ghost inhabiting your bathroom, or you need to ...

Q-Regularly during the day and night we hear the water to our first-floor toilet turn on and run briefly, then shut off again. The sound comes from the tank. What is the problem? A-The toilet probably ...

Q: My toilet is causing me fits. The water from the tank is slowly leaking into the bowl, and I can’t figure out why. I have replaced the flapper, but the problem persists. What else should I do? A: ...

Question: After we flush the toilet, when the tank is almost full, there is a noise. It appears to be the wire and bulb vibrating. Can this be fixed or do we need to get a new valve with parts? Answer ...

Compared with some of the headaches that go along with home ownership, a leaky toilet tank valve is a minor problem. Yet a steady trickle of water is a waste of both water and money, and eventually it ...

Question: How do I change a leaking toilet tank? Answer: The first step in repairing a leaking toilet tank is to determine where the leak is located and what is causing it. There are several possible ...

GRAND RAPIDS -- SelectAFlush, a retrofit double-valve for toilet tanks, is the region's first product spawned by innovation consultants at economic development agency The Right Place. David and John ...