Finally! A microbiologist settles the debate on whether you need to keep the toilet lid down when you're not on the pot.

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If the problem persists, there are other options you can try, such as fitting an anti-sweat valve, which slightly raises the cistern’s temperature to help prevent condensation. Depending on your DIY ...

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Wrap one wind of stem packing rope around the stem. Tighten the packing nut and open the valve. If it still leaks, back off ...

Lou Trottier says the problem likely involves low-friction piston rings, which increase fuel efficiency but can also be problematic in older vehicles ...

A leaky faucet might seem like a minor annoyance — a slow drip that’s easy to ignore. But in reality, that steady trickle wastes thousands of litres of water every year, quietly raising your utility ...

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Cooler days mask quiet household problems that nibble away at money and comfort as taps, cisterns and joints tire together.

You could be paying for water you never use. The signs whisper behind walls, under sinks, and inside cisterns. Across the country, households are letting ...

The utility company said it is aware of ongoing issues in the parts of Harrogate and has also issued a boil water notice.