Do you often hear noises coming from your toilet? Do you see water rippling through the bowl long after you’ve flushed? That’s called a running toilet, and it’s a huge suck on your water bill.
But don’t panic — fixing a running toilet is one of the simplest DIY home repairs. We scoured the Internet and talked to hardware expert Nathaniel Garber, owner of Garber Hardware, a family-run, West Village hardware store running since 1884, to give you the low-down on how to fix your running toilet.
By Rebecca Ngu