After a water main break down the street, the toilet makes a loud, rumbling noise each time it re-fills. Is there an easy do-it-yourself fix?
What can I try to unclog a toilet? I have plunged it for two days, but the water still just fills up.
My drain is clogged in the the sink next to the garbage disposal. Every time I run the disposal the water comes up on the sink next to the disposal.
I have an older house and the toilet stops up often and backs up into the bathtub which then clogs as well! Also, when the water is running in the sink, the toilet will gurgle. Help, this is our only bathroom and I can't "hold it" much longer!
How does one unclog a bathroom sink in which the stopper cannot be removed from the sink?
Toilet Brush Head Stuck in Toilet
I have had a plumber come out and taken the toilet off the floor. Several people have tried to get it out. The toilet base has several bends in it which makes it more difficult. Can anyone help as it seems I will have to get a new toilet?
Bar of Soap Stuck in Toilet Tank Drain
My mom put a bar of soap into the tank of the toilet because the detergent thing has spoiled. When she flushed, the bar stuck at the hole. So now the flush lever has to be pulled more than 1 time (or could not be pulled) to fully flush. Anyone havwe any ideas?
Clearing a Clogged Kitchen Sink Drain
This is a guide about clearing a clogged kitchen sink drain. A clogged sink drain is a common plumbing problem. Before you call a plumber, try cleaning it yourself. There are several things to consider before trying to clear the clog.
Pickle Juice for Clogged Drains
We all have had clogged drains and like many I go to my faithful baking soda and vinegar. Which I did 2 times. I must tell you that usually this always works, even if you notice a drain that is slow to drain.
Using Dish Soap to Unclog Toilet
I read somewhere about unplugging a toilet with dish soap. I'm not sure what to do.
Washing Machine Backing Up into Sink and Dishwasher
When my washing machine in the basement drains, the water backs up into my kitchen sink and dishwasher upstairs. How can I fix this?
Troubleshooting a Strong Unidentified Odor in a Park Model Trailer
My parents have a place here on Torch Lake. They have a small park model (kinda like a trailer home), but its is not meant to be lived in during winter months. There are 9 other families all with their own park models.
Cleaning a Salt Clog in the Toilet from Bore Water
Our toilets are clogged with hard salt as we are using bore-water (salt water). When we flush the water with dirt comes up and it takes a long time to drain. Some suggest to pour in a strong acid. Is it correct and safe to do that, or is there any other easier way?
Tub Drain Won't Stay Closed and Tub Clogging Up
I replaced my tub drain stopper and it worked once. Now the tub drain won't stay closed completely and the tub is now clogging? Any suggestions?
I have 5 year old plumbing in my kitchen and bath. Both drains are now running very slowly. Any quick, inexpensive solutions?
My daughter accidentally flushed a ball in the toilet bowl. What do I use to take it out?
In my bathroom the face basin and toilet drains properly, but the bathtub does not, it drains outside of my house. I ran a snake in the pipe and that did not help, what can I do?
I put in a new flapper in my toilet and occasionally it runs like it is flushing. Is this normal or do I need to fix it and how? Does this make my water bill higher?
How Do I Clear Standing Water in Bathroom Sink Drain?
There is always water in the drain hole in my bathroom sink, right up to the top of the drain. Water drains fine, but never completely, therefore it seems to always have black moldy stuff in the drain that flushes up in the sink anytime the water is turned on.
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Repairing A Leaky Shower Valve
This is my version of how to repair a dripping or leaky Delta "Monitor 17" or these other similar tub or tub/shower valves. These instructions are for when the valve constantly drips out the spout or shower head night and day.
What Was That Noise? Toilet Run On
Toilet Run on is one of the most common problems you can have with a toilet and it can cost you lots of money in water bills. With plumbers charging outrageous prices, this is a repair you can easily do yourself.
