Water Waste

Benefits Of Low Flow Toilets

One of the most beneficial plumbing upgrades you can do is to install low flow toilets. Older toilet models use quite a large volume of water to create enough force to remove waste. The low flow toilet uses much less than that. In this article, we discuss the benefits of low-flow toilets. Read more »

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How To Stop An Overflowing Toilet

It is stressful to watch your toilet overflow and spill onto the bathroom floor. While we may not be able to avoid dealing with a clogged toilet, we are able, however, capable of preventing some of the mess that comes with it. The key is to know how to stop an overflowing toilet. Read more »

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How To Fix A Toilet That Keeps Running

A leaky toilet wastes many gallons of clean water daily. This is not only environmentally unsound but also quite costly. Thankfully, in many cases, a homeowner can fix a toilet that is continuously running. In this article, we share 4 things to try if you have a leaking toilet. Read more »

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Can You Still Flush A Toilet When The Water Is Shut Off?

A toilet that doesn't flush can be a huge embarrassment for the person who unknowingly uses the restroom without realizing the water is shut off. Thankfully, even if your home has no running water, there are a few ways to flush the toilet. In this article, we discuss those options. Read more »

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Ways To Fix A Weak Toilet Flush

With time, it's not unusual for a toilet to develop a weak toilet flush or a flush that doesn't quite get the job done. This article shares some of the more common issues that could be causing your toilet to have any incomplete or weak flush and their appropriate solutions. Read more »

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What Is A Composting Toilet?

While most people are very familiar with flushing toilets, composting toilets, often referred to as dry toilets, are useful in many situations. In this article, we discuss what a composting toilet is, how it works, and much more. This way, you can determine if this type of toilet is right for you. Read more »

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Why Does My Toilet Keep Clogging?

A clogged toilet can be a health and safety hazard. Therefore, if your toilet keeps clogging, you should get a qualified plumber to unclog it as soon as possible. This article discusses some of the things that may cause your toilet to clog on a repetitive basis. Read more »

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How To Plunge A Toilet Like A Plumber

There's nothing worse than a clogged toilet, especially when it seems like the toilet bowl is going to overflow and cause a serious mess. The good news is a clogged toilet doesn't have to be a disaster. Even a beginner handyman or woman can master these easy tips on how to plunge a toilet like a plumber. Click through to find out how. Read more »

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Dealing With Phantom Flushing?

You've noticed that your home toilet flushes lately when no one is in the bathroom. It's a little creepy, and you're wondering what weird activity is happening in your home. Well, it could be what you're experiencing is quite explainable. Plumbers also call this "phantom flushing." Read more »