The way a toilet works is a mystery to most people. But like many mysteries, a closer examination may reveal that the toilet isn’t really very mysterious at all. In fact, this device is ingeniously ...

Sometimes toilets act up. One common problem your trusty throne can develop is that it always runs. This constant flow of water is a noisy nuisance -- and it's also a money-waster that you'll end up ...

Inside a standard toilet tank, there are three important parts: the flapper, the fill valve and the flush valve. The flapper is the rubber piece attached to the flush lever chain. It lifts up and down ...