A running toilet isn’t just a nuisance; it’s a major waste of water. That constant hissing noise you're hearing means that excess water is leaking from the toilet tank into the bowl, and your utility ...

A couple of readers have offered suggestions for quieting rain-gutter noise with materials that cost less than a brand-name product designed for the task. The noise generally occurs in metal gutters ...

The water shutoff valve is a device designed to shut off the water supply to your home, operated by turning a knob, handle or lever. Use it when you are planning to take care of a DIY plumbing job, ...