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How to Unclog a Toilet (Without Making a Mess)
Unclog a toilet with a flange plunger in 5 minutes, which clears 90% of clogs. Here is how to do it right, plus dish soap and auger steps for stubborn ones.
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Why Is My Toilet Not Filling Up With Water (4 Causes and Fixes)
A toilet that won't fill after a flush usually has a failed fill valve. The $12 part is one of the easiest plumbing swaps in the house. Here is the 20-minute fix.
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How to Fix a Wobbly Toilet (And Why You Should Not Ignore It)
A wobbly toilet means the wax ring is leaking, the closet bolts are loose, or the flange is broken. Diagnose and fix in 30 minutes with a $5 wax ring and basic tools.
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How to Fix a Slow-Flushing Toilet With Calcium Buildup
If your toilet flushes weakly even when there is no clog, calcium and mineral buildup in the rim jets is almost always the cause. Here is how to dissolve it overnight with stuff you already have.
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How to Replace a Toilet Wax Ring (Fix That Leak at the Base)
A toilet leaking at the base is almost always a failed wax ring. Replace it in under an hour for $5-15 in parts, before the water ruins your subfloor.
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How to Install a New Toilet (2-Hour Replacement Guide)
Replace a toilet in 2-3 hours for $150-280 in parts. Every step from shutting off the water to the final test flush, including the one wax ring mistake to avoid.
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Why Is My Toilet Gurgling (And How to Stop It)
A gurgling toilet is a venting or drain issue, not a toilet problem. Match the gurgle pattern to one of three causes, then fix it in an afternoon with basic tools.
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How to Replace a Toilet Fill Valve (Step-by-Step Guide)
Replace a toilet fill valve yourself in 20 minutes for $12. The Fluidmaster 400A fits most toilets. Covers removal, installation, and water level adjustment.
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Plumbing
How to Replace a Toilet Flapper (Step-by-Step Guide)
How to replace a toilet flapper in 15 minutes for $5. Covers removing the old flapper, picking Korky or Fluidmaster, and setting the chain right.
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Plumbing
Complete Guide to Toilet Repair (Every Common Problem, Fixed)
Your toilet is running, gurgling, leaking, or flushing weakly. This guide covers every common toilet problem with the right fix, most under $20.