Leaky toilet repairs are the most common DIY plumbing problem. While toilets don't wear out , the working parts inside do, and need to be replaced. Leaks are another reason toilets need attention. Did you know one leaky toilet [1] can waste 78,000 gallons of water in just one year? That's enough to fill a backyard swimming pool!
It's simple enough to check for a leak. Just open the toilet tank and pour a little food coloring inside. If the dye shows up in the bowl in the morning, you probably need a new flush valve. Flush valves can be found in most hardware stores, cost only cost a couple of dollars, and are easy to install yourself. If you need a little help fixing your leaky toilet, a great resource for homeowners looking to boost their toilet repair knowledge is the website www.fluidmaster.com [2]. It offers easy to understand diagrams and information about toilet parts, as well as troubleshooting tips to make sure you won't be flushing extra water and money down the toilet.
Links:
[1] http://www.moneypit.com/article/save-water-save-money
[2] http://www.fluidmaster.com