Discover six possible reasons why the toilet won't flush When a toilet doesn't flush (or the flush isn't powerful enough), you'll need to troubleshoot. There are a few common causes of a toilet's ...

A plunger isn't the only option to unclog a toilet. You can also use hot water, dishwashing soap, bath bombs, and more to fix ...

A toilet flush valve controls the flow of water from the tank into the toilet bowl. It is made of a valve body, a flapper, and a chain. When you flush, the chain lifts the flapper and water flows from ...

File this one under "Studies We Wish Had Let Us Remain Ignorant." Scientists at the University of Arizona decided to investigate whether closing the toilet lid before flushing reduces ...

Just like the great debate over which way the toilet paper roll goes, there is a similar spat over flushing: lid open or closed? Scientists have weighed in with their own woeful conclusion: Neither is ...

A study found that the floor and walls around the toilet could still get contaminated with viruses from the toilet bowl even when the lid is down during flushing. (Photo: Getty) Will shutting the ...