QUESTION: We have a 31-year-old toilet that works fine except for two tiny pinholes in the tank that leak water onto the floor. How can I repair the leak? ANSWER: If these are just pinholes, the leak ...

Mighty Putty is supposedly "the easy way to fix, fill and seal virtually anything fast, and make it last." It's a two-part epoxy similar to many other products found on the plumbing aisle of the ...

Dear James: I have a very tiny leak in one of the drain pipes directly under the sink. Is there a simple DIY fix for this so I can avoid having to call in a plumber to replace the pipe? — Miriam F.

Dear James: I have a very tiny leak in one of the drain pipes directly under the sink. Is there a simple DIY fix for this so I can avoid having to call in a plumber to replace the pipe? — Miriam F.

Water may well be your home’s worst enemy. Few things can cause as much damage or cost as much to repair as a flooded room or basement. And pipe leaks, especially hidden ones, can cause a lot of ...