Dear James: My house has 2 1/2 bathrooms, and each of the toilets has problems such as inadequate flushing, noisy flushing, and self-flushing. Does it require a plumber to fix them?—Stephanie L.
Dear Stephanie: Some repair projects require a plumber, but most common toilet problems can easily be repaired by the homeowner. There are literally hundreds of replacement parts and repair kits readily available for virtually every type of residential toilet. You will need some open-end wrenches.
