Q. My present slow-flushing toilet was one of the early-model water-conserving toilets from about 20 years ago and we have never been happy with it. My aggravation is compounded by the fact that I ...

If a toilet seems sluggish and does not completely wash out all waste when it is flushed, first check to see if it is getting enough water from the tank, and if that water is pouring in as fast as it ...

When we first moved into our house almost 5 years ago we were told the shower in the master bathroom had a leak, but that it had been fixed. The inspector checked it out and it looked good. For a ...

Q. The toilets in my four-year-old house flush so slowly that sometimes only half of a lone piece of tissue makes it down the drain. Are my toilets bad or is it the pipes? A. No, your toilets probably ...

Dear Readers: Is your toilet running slowly? You may have calcium buildup in your tank, which can clog the flush holes under the rim of the toilet. Here's the hint: Add several drops of blue food ...

Still waters run deep…. And these waters, are not what you want in your basement! If you have slow or sluggish flushing of toilets or drains, then you need to call Jack and Vernon’s Septic Service to ...

A: Every month I get this same question, and it’s funny you used the word “haunted,” since your problem sounds like a case of what plumbers call a “phantom flush.” This is usually caused by a small ...

Q. Ed, I enjoy reading your column and need advice on what to do with my present slow-flushing toilet. It was one of the early model water-conserving toilets from about 20 years ago and we have never ...