We've had our cats for a year-and-a-half now. Things have been great. Things have also been very stable for the cats and that is about to change majorly in a couple of months. With that in mind help answer some of my (many) cat questions. [more inside]
posted on Apr 6, 2008 - 20 answers

[ToiletMysteryFilter]Why would someone clog a public toilet with paper every day? [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2008 - 31 answers

What movie's characteristic sound effect was caused by using a tube to blow bubbles in a toilet? [more inside]
posted on Mar 4, 2008 - 5 answers

I was recently in Guatemala and I know that there and in most of Central America and many other third world countries you can't flush toilet paper because their septic systems can't handle it. What's the difference between our (More Developed Countries) septic systems and theirs (Less Developed Countries) that ours can handle it? Is it a matter of water flow, sanitation processes, etc?
posted on Feb 8, 2008 - 10 answers

You walk into a public toilet stall. There is a metal toilet paper roll holder. One of two annoying situations is happening. [more inside]
posted on Jan 11, 2008 - 27 answers

How can I get Toto Toilets to pay for the installation/replacement of a defective part? (slightly better explanation inside) [more inside]
posted on Dec 5, 2007 - 4 answers

I can't fix my toilet, help! [more inside]
posted on Nov 18, 2007 - 11 answers

Any plumbing jedi masters out there? Our toilet cistern drips and it's DRIVING US CRAZY!! [more inside]
posted on Nov 11, 2007 - 8 answers

All of a sudden my toilet hisses when I flush it. As well as being an annoying sound, it also refills the tank very slowly. I'm no handyman but I'm loathe to pay a plumber if it's something simple I can fix myself. In the video I push the float down to demonstrate what happens on flush. Any ideas? flush video
posted on Oct 24, 2007 - 8 answers

FlushFilter:Toilet has a lazy flush (i.e. going down slowly) - I think the problem might be a clog that is bulding up, but a plunger and closet auger (i.e. a snake) don't seem to do the trick. What now? [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2007 - 18 answers

Why dont they make a "garbage disposal" for my shower drain as well as my toilet? Or do they? [more inside]
posted on Oct 16, 2007 - 25 answers

What would the effects on my poop be, and what health risks would I incur, if I were to eat nothing but corn for a week? [more inside]
posted on Oct 14, 2007 - 12 answers

Plugged Pipes - Is there a way to clean out the water pipes in my home without spending oodles of $s to replace them? [more inside]
posted on Oct 5, 2007 - 13 answers

I want to practice yoga early in the mornings. But it's got to be after bowel movement. Problem is, my bowel movements, though quite regular in terms of daily-ness, occur at odd times. Sometimes I have to wait 2 or 3 hours after waking, and that throws off the whole sched. I also need to do yoga on an empty stomach, so eating something to stimulate the bowel movement isn't a solution. And I don't like coffee or cigarettes. I do try to keep a regular sched, waking/sleeping at approximately the same time each day. So....do I have any other options for teaching my body to do its bizness first thing upon waking?
posted on Sep 20, 2007 - 17 answers

Why don't toilets use foot pedals instead of the standard flush handle? [more inside]
posted on Aug 31, 2007 - 28 answers

We need to either repair or replace the toilet flange. If you'll look at the photos you will see that there is also a fairly decent sized hole in the foundation from when the flange was replaced before or when it was installed. I have several questions that I'm hoping one of you mefites can help me with since I'm completely clueless about plumbing. [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2007 - 6 answers

I want to fear my toilet. Have a seat and grab the sports section while I explain. [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2007 - 14 answers

Is my toilet about to crack into two pieces? [more inside]
posted on Jul 17, 2007 - 23 answers

Please help me find some ecofriendly options to deal with limescale in washing machines. I live in quite a hard water area. I can actually see bits floating about in a glass of water. They are not bubbles. They are not nice either. :D [more inside]
posted on Jun 2, 2007 - 6 answers

In his book "Catch me if you Can", Frank Abagnale claims he evaded arrest by removing a panel in the toilet of a VC10, climbing through it and hence escaping out of the (taxi-ing) aircraft through a hatch. Could this actually have been done?
posted on Jun 1, 2007 - 8 answers

So I have an OLD toilet seat with hardware that is pretty much completely rusted/broken down. I cannot get the nut down the plastic screw with ANY type of wrench/screwdriver/plier combination. How do I remove the seat hardware without breaking the toilet??? [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2007 - 18 answers

Someone flushed a cell phone down our toilet. Advice? [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2007 - 11 answers

How do I remove a recessed toilet paper holder? [more inside]
posted on Feb 4, 2007 - 9 answers

Why does everyone seem to drop their cell phone in the toilet? [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2007 - 28 answers

How likely is it that a woman's disposable razor, accidentally flushed down the toilet, will result in a pipe blockage? [more inside]
posted on Dec 10, 2006 - 12 answers

How do I beautify my scary industrial-looking toilet? [more inside]
posted on Dec 10, 2006 - 17 answers

Why do toilets in private homes generally have a tank, whereas in most commercial/public/dormitory/stadium/etc. restrooms they do not have a tank? [more inside]
posted on Nov 17, 2006 - 16 answers

How can I fix this permanently? In my toilet tank, the chain connecting the flusher handle to the rubber flapper binds up on itself. When this happens, the flapper doesn't seal well. I have tried adjusting this longer and shorter. I have replaced it. I'm out of things to try. Surely there's a fix.
posted on Nov 17, 2006 - 13 answers

I am having a problem installing a new toilet tank handle assembly and need to know if anyone has suggestions. [more inside]
posted on Nov 5, 2006 - 11 answers

Why does my toilet sometimes bubble? [more inside]
posted on Sep 23, 2006 - 7 answers

I'm replacing two (2) toilet seals, because there is a strong urine smell in both bathrooms, in an older house--more than can be accounted for by the poor aim of my six and nine-year-olds. We have seen water pooled at the base of one toilet. I have seen waxless rings, but I have also seen (the last time I googled this when we lived in another house) a waxless ring of sorts that was quite a bit longer than the standard waxless ring. Does anyone know what I am talking about and if they work? I am hesitant to try wax again because of the mess and relative difficulty. Thanks for your help with this banal question.
posted on Aug 26, 2006 - 8 answers

My friend has moved into a flat, the building being probably 30 years old or so, and on top of the fairly old toilet cistern is a small electric fan unit. We simple cannot work out what it's meant for. [more inside]
posted on Aug 13, 2006 - 9 answers

How bad for your health are toilet seats? [more inside]
posted on Aug 3, 2006 - 23 answers

My friend is shocked to learn I don't make a "nest" when I use a public restroom. Are there any real dangers to sitting on a uncovered toilet seat which has been used by others?
posted on Jul 28, 2006 - 73 answers

This toilet has been good to me. However, it has become so slow in flushing that it barely flushes at all. [more inside]
posted on Jul 26, 2006 - 6 answers

How do I remove 4 years of monster London limescale from my toilet? [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2006 - 24 answers

A rat just swam up into my toilet. Can I flush it back down?
posted on May 22, 2006 - 43 answers

Why am I getting a an unpleasant buildup of scale on my toilet and how can I stop it? [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2006 - 10 answers

I have to pee. I also have to blow my nose. Is it more environmentally friendly to toss my snotty Kleenex into the trash or into the toilet (which I was going to flush anyway)?
posted on Mar 22, 2006 - 18 answers

How do you clean a toilet seat? [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2006 - 17 answers

Erm... I have an issue with some "residue" in the toilet bowl after flushing. I'm looking for insight as to why it's happening, and how other people deal with it. [more inside]
posted on Feb 10, 2006 - 25 answers

PlumbingFilter: Help me understand my new tankless toilet with no shut-off valve. What do I do if it clogs? [more inside]
posted on Jan 20, 2006 - 6 answers

GirlfriendFlushedHerTubeOfDeodorantDownTheCanFilter: Toilet clogged. As the statistically significant other, I have been enlisted to fix the problem. [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2006 - 25 answers

[PeeFilter] Why is it that raising my right arm while I am urinating seems to make my...um...stream flow with more pressure? [more inside]
posted on Jan 12, 2006 - 12 answers

Inspired by this thread, I am interested in learning about idiosyncratic public restroom behavior. [more inside]
posted on Dec 4, 2005 - 94 answers

Why is my toilet refusing to fill up completely? [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2005 - 12 answers

Does anyone ever really flush sanitary napkins? [more inside]
posted on Oct 13, 2005 - 41 answers

My cats are fouling my neighbour's garden. How can I stop them from using her yard as their toilet? [more inside]
posted on Sep 28, 2005 - 18 answers

How to handle chronic constipation? [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2005 - 50 answers

My g/f received a call from her roommate this morning - the roommate got all Emily Post because I, having spent the night last night, left the toilet seat up. The exact words were, "he doesn't pay rent." [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2005 - 116 answers