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A toilet can look perfectly clean and still leave a sharp, unpleasant smell in the bathroom after you flush. That odor may come from trapped waste, bacteria, a plumbing problem,

A sewage smell that rises from your toilet right after you flush is more than unpleasant—it’s a clue that something may be letting sewer gas escape or pushing it back

If the water in your toilet bowl is sitting higher than usual, don’t flush again just to see what happens. A partly blocked drain can turn one extra flush into

A toilet that suddenly has less water in the bowl can be more than an eyesore. A low bowl may point to a simple adjustment inside the tank, a partial

That water in your toilet bowl isn’t just there for looks. It forms a seal that helps keep sewer smells and gases out of your bathroom. If the level keeps

A small drip from the toilet supply line can turn into a soaked floor surprisingly quickly. The good news is that many toilet supply line leaks come from a loose

A toilet tank can look perfectly fine from across the bathroom, then leave a puddle on the floor or keep refilling when nobody’s using it. The good news is that

A tiny dripping sound from the toilet can seem surprisingly loud at night, when the rest of the house is quiet. It might be a harmless drop of condensation—or a

A sharp whistle from your toilet can make a quiet bathroom sound like a tea kettle. It’s usually caused by water moving through a worn or restricted part of the

A toilet that hisses after you flush can sound like it’s trying to tell you something—and usually, it is. The good news is that the noise often comes from a