There are three likely culprits that can cause a toilet to run continuously — the float, flapper, or fill valve. Luckily, each is easy to replace.

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If you own your home, or even if you rent, chances are high that you’ll need to perform some basic toilet repair at some point. If your toilet isn’t flushing, if it’s very noisy, if it’s not filling ...

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly said “no one has died" because of his government’s decision to gut its foreign aid program.

The ability to repair things isn’t really about tools—it’s about mindset, patience, and the quiet confidence of figuring things out for yourself. Most people like to think they’re “handy.” But ...

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly said “no one has died” because of his government’s decision to gut its foreign aid program. But in Myanmar, families tell The Associated Press their ...

A child refugee from Myanmar stands on a water pipe while foraging for food in a forest near the Mae La refugee camp in the Tak province of Thailand, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Bram ...

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 the backup.

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