Q: I have a toilet that seems to run constantly so I think that we need to replace the rubber flap or some of the other equipment inside the tank of the toilet. What would that cost if I do the job myself and is it difficult to do?
A: Many homeowners are capable to replace equipment like that if they get a few instructions on how to do it. You’d have to buy about $40 in parts if you do it yourself. It’s the type of job for which a plumber would charge about $100 for a service call that could probably take an hour or less to fix.
For more do-it-yourself tips, go to rosieonthehouse.com. An Arizona home building and remodeling industry expert for 25 years, Rosie Romero is the host of the syndicated Saturday morning Rosie on the House radio program, heard locally from 8-11 a.m. on KNST-AM (790) in Tucson and KGVY-AM (1080) and -FM (100.7) in Green Valley. Call
888-767-4348.
