Possibly the most used household fixture, and one we usually take for granted, the toilet is a marvel of engineering simplicity. Even typical modern toilets still employ just a couple basic mechanical ...

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If a plunger doesn’t work and you have access to the P-trap beneath the drain, then use a wrench to remove and inspect the trap. Many times the trap is congested, and a thorough cleanout and ...

Ornithologist Clinton Francis was leading a class field trip along the California coast when students spotted what appeared to be an injured Killdeer. They watched as the striking shorebird ...

To spot tiny cracks, look for beads of water on the outside of the toilet bowl, especially near the tank or basin. If you ...