*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. On one of my toilets, I have to hold the handle down for the toilet to flush all the way. What do I need to do? — C.R., Kirkwood ...

The way a toilet works is a mystery to most people. But like many mysteries, a closer examination may reveal that the toilet isn’t really very mysterious at all. In fact, this device is ingeniously ...

Look under the lid of a toilet tank and you will most likely see a chain that is attached to a rubber flapper. When you flush, the chain lifts the flapper up and the water in the tank runs down into ...