an up-flush or a dual-flush toilet—all of which are better for the environment and more cost-effective. Some toilet repair problems are easy enough for a handy homeowner to take on, which is ...

Vinegar is an acid that dissolves mineral deposits, and it's safe to flush down the toilet, even if you're on a septic system. A few problems are so gnarly that you won't be able to fix them ...

And even in their liquid-waste setting, dual-flush toilets save little water over a capable, single-flush toilet—and can use far more if they require a second flush to completely clear the bowl.