So next time you’re at the toilet, remember: one button press can actually help the planet. In 1596, Sir John Harington (godson of Queen Elizabeth I) invented an early version of the flush toilet.

and the flapper lifts when you use the handle or button on your toilet, releasing that water into the bowl for the flush and starting the whole process over again. Now that we have a basic idea of ...

My only question is how do you flush during a power outage ... This usually means if a home loses power, the toilet loses power. So first look for models that do feature limited emergency flushing.

The buttons on your toilet flush—why are there two buttons, a big one and a small one? Are you pressing the correct button, or just whichever feels right in the moment? Here’s the answer.

Q: My wife and I are in a disagreement over the new toilet ... flush choice may cut down on flushing confusion. In my opinion, you don’t want your guests pressing the “No. 1” button when ...