Ep 6: Flush Around and Find Out | Common Toilet Problems and Solutions

Nobody wants to talk about the "throne"… until it starts leaking on the bathroom floor.In this episode, the trio dives into the unglamorous but essential world of Toilet Troubleshooting. Samantha, Emily, and Arly break down the anatomy of your toilet (it’s simpler than you think) and explain why a "running" toilet is essentially flushing your money down the drain.We cover the difference between gravity-fed and pressure-assisted toilets, how to diagnose a leak using a piece of paper towel, and the mysterious "Wax Ring" that keeps your floor safe.Plus: We kick things off with a chaotic debate about our favorite movies—from Pride and Prejudice to Clash of the Titans—and reveal why the Hamilton soundtrack lives rent-free in our heads.Whether you have a wobbly tank or a "ghost flush," this episode is your guide to fixing it yourself.00:00 Welcome and Dedication01:04 Our Favorite Movies and Musicals11:36 Let’s Talk about Toilets16:54 Types of Toilets17:19 Anatomy of a Toilet20:20 Running Toilet and Solutions22:55 Leaky Toilet and Solutions30:57 Caulking Around the Toilet34:33 Bad Flush and the Solutions39:02 Wobbly Toilet or Tank and Solutions42:50 Seperating the Tank and the Bowl for Easier Moving43:44 Where to Find UsLinks & Resources Mentioned​Community: Join the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ How to Handyma’am Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to ask questions and post your project pics!Products We Love: Find the tools mentioned in this episode at our storefront:​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Handyma'am Favorites on Lowe's⁠Connect with Us!​Web:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ myhandymaam.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @howtohandymaam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/howtohandymaam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog Post⁠Credits Host -Samantha Pearl​Host- Arly Streed ​Host - Emily Pearl Reist ​Editing and Music by Thomas Streed