Q. The toilets in my four-year-old house flush so slowly that sometimes only half of a lone piece of tissue makes it down the drain. Are my toilets bad or is it the pipes? A. No, your toilets probably ...

Why won’t my toilet flush? A toilet that won’t flush is a problem, but it’s one you may be able to fix without spending a lot of money or time. The most common reason for a toilet that won’t flush is ...

Q. My present slow-flushing toilet was one of the early-model water-conserving toilets from about 20 years ago and we have never been happy with it. My aggravation is compounded by the fact that I ...

A: Every month I get this same question, and it’s funny you used the word “haunted,” since your problem sounds like a case of what plumbers call a “phantom flush.” This is usually caused by a small ...

WASHINGTON – When you’re in an emergency situation where your water is restricted or shut off, like in Prince George’s County, here are some tips to keeping your commode flowing. Flush your toilet ...

While they might not be the most talked-about room in the house, bathrooms are an integral part of your home. They’re home to necessary amenities like sinks, showers and of course, toilets. We may not ...

Q. Ed, I enjoy reading your column and need advice on what to do with my present slow-flushing toilet. It was one of the early model water-conserving toilets from about 20 years ago and we have never ...