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You probably press them every day, multiple times a day if you have a toilet made in the last 20 years. But many people in the UK still have no idea what the two separate buttons on top of your toilet ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

You see it daily, several times, but never really think about why it’s like that. The buttons on your toilet flush—why are there two buttons, a big one and a small one? Are you pressing the correct ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things ...

You’ve probably noticed it a hundred times but never really thought about it– those two buttons on your toilet flush. One small, one big. You press whichever feels right in the moment, without ...

July 15, 1946. That’s the date stamped inside the tank of my guest room toilet. That explains a lot. My house was built in 1946, so it’s an original toilet. You can hear the humming of pipes for ...

In countries like Australia that experience regular water shortages, many people use dual-flush toilets to help conserve water. Although North America may not yet face such a severe challenge, the ...