An inmate used a broken chair and the shattered remains of a ceramic toilet lid to brutally murder a fellow prisoner before using a locker to try and hide the body, a court has heard. Sasan Rabat ...

Unless you’re trying to diagnose or fix a running toilet, you usually have no reason to look inside the tank. But beneath that lid lurk unsightly stains, mineral deposits, and maybe even bacteria.

Previous evidence has shown the nasty microbes hang around in the toilet even after dozens of flushes, although closing the lid prior to flushing will reduce the amount of bacteria in the air.

Check faucets and toilets for leaks at least once a year to reduce the waste of drinking water. The most common culprits ...