Signs That It’s Time to Replace Your Toilet
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) We usually don’t think too hard about toilets, that utilitarian appliance in our bathrooms that accepts all of our waste, mistakes, and regrets without complaint. Although…
The Most Common Toilet Repairs (and How to Do Them Yourself)
Photo: Oasishifi (Shutterstock) A running toilet can cost you on your water bill, and a low pressure flush can cause clogs and other issues. Keeping your commode in good working…
These Are the Best Luxury Toilets Money Can Buy
Photo: Santiparp Wattanaporn (Shutterstock) Toilets, by and large, are fairly basic things: You can buy a new one for less than $75 and it will do the job—but what if…
You’re Wrong About the Origins of These 12 Common Words
Photo: OlegRi (Shutterstock) “OK” is one of the most widely used words in the world. It’s also a really weird one. We don’t pronounce it like “ock,” as we probably…
TikTok’s ‘Overloading’ Trend Is a Crappy Way to Clean Your Toilet
Photo: VH-studio (Shutterstock) TikTok’s latest ad campaign is all about how useful the video-sharing app is for learning new tricks, hacks, and skills—and it is, for the most part. When…
So You Need to Poop While on a Date
Photo: SynthEx (Shutterstock) It’s a beautiful thing, to reach the point in a relationship when your no-longer-new partner has finally discovered all of the horrible smells your body can produce,…
Never Flush These Things Down the Toilet
Photo: Am.p (Shutterstock) No one likes mopping up the overflow caused by a clogged toilet, and the prospect of a big bill from a plumber is one of the least…
10 Household Objects That Are ‘Dirtier’ Than a Toilet Seat
Photo: DD Images (Shutterstock) I thought it would be a fun to write a listicle about things in your house that are dirtier than your toilet, mostly because I wanted…
What to Do When There’s No Toilet Paper in a Public Restroom
Photo: Teera Pittayanurak (Shutterstock) Bodily functions are messy, and no matter how carefully you plan, your body will betray you at some point, forcing you to eliminate in public places…
14 Things You Should Always Have on Hand for Overnight Guests
I once stayed at a bed and breakfast in St. Augustine, Fla. that was run by a wonderful man. This man not only provided us with a bed and a…