Toilets
How Do Porta-Potties Work? Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know
How do porta-potties work? Waste drops into a holding tank with a blue deodorizer, then a service truck vacuums it out. Here is what to know.
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Toilet Doesn’t Flush All The Way? Find Out Why & Get It Fixed
If your toilet doesn't flush all the way, check chain slack, tank water level and clogged rim holes, then clear any partial clog with a plunger.
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How To Adjust The Water Level In Your Toilet: 3 Easy Fixes To Try
To adjust the water level in a toilet, raise or lower the cylinder or ball float until tank water stops 1/2 to 1 inch below the overflow tube.
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How To Get Rid Of Toilet Odor: 6 Easy Ways To Stop That Stench
How to get rid of toilet odor: scrub under the rim and around the base, check the wax ring, run the bathroom fan, and use simple homemade fresheners.
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Replacing A Toilet Handle: Our Simple Procedure For A Flawless Upgrade
Replacing a toilet handle: shut off the water, unhook the chain, loosen the reverse-threaded nut, fit the new handle and avoid overtightening the nut.
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Replacing A Toilet Fill Valve: Our Quick & Easy Tutorial
Replacing a toilet fill valve: shut off the water, set the C.L. mark 1 inch above the overflow pipe, hand-tighten the locknut, clip the refill tube.
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What To Do With An Old Toilet: 8 Fun Ideas For Repurposing Your Throne
What to do with old toilets: donate one in good shape to a Habitat ReStore, recycle the porcelain, sell it, or upcycle it into a planter or seat.
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Toilet Components & What They Do: Everything A Homeowner Should Know
Toilet components explained: one-piece toilets are easier to clean but heavier and pricier, while two-piece models cost less and are easier to lift.
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Toilet Hard To Flush? Find Out Why & Get Our Tips For Fixing The Problem
Toilet hard to flush? Check the flapper, chain slack and tank water level first, then look for a partial clog, blocked rim holes or a vent problem.
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How To Measure A Toilet Seat: 3 Steps To Find The Perfect Replacement
How to measure a toilet seat: check the 5.5-inch bolt spacing, measure bolts to bowl front (16.5 in round, 18.5 in elongated), then the width.