How to Repair a Toilet
Some plumbing repairs require the help of a professional, but try fixing the simple ones yourself.
You’ll save yourself time and money

To Un Clog a Toilet

Forget calling a plumber. The right tools help.
Go to your local hardware store and buy an toilet closet auger. 
Simply place the closet auger into the bowl and shove the handle down.
Turning the auger in a clockwise rotation.
Keep cranking the handle around until all four feet of the auger is pushed through the stoppage.

Toilet Tank Repairs... Running Noisy Toilets

A running toilet can waste 20 or more gallons of water a day

The first thing to try is jiggling the handle. If this stops the water, it indicates that the handle or lift wires should be adjusted.
If the water doesn’t stop, remove the toilet lid to see if the float is touching the side of the tank. If so bend the float arm so that it’s away from the side of the tank. Check the float for leaks by unscrewing and shaking it. If you hear water inside then it’s time to replace the float.

Installing an Older Style Toilet Ballcock
Ballcock assemblies come in both plastic and metal units. Plastic costs less and will not corrode, but the metal units usually last longer. Bring the old parts with you when you to buy the replacement to make sure they fit.

1: Make sure the water shutoff valve for the toilet is in the OFF position.

A pair of thumbscrews holds the valve plunger. Unscrew them to remove the valve.

2: Remove the valve plunger, you’ll see one or two washers. Check all of the washers and replace any defective ones.

3: If the ballcock assembly is sealed, replace it as a unit. Flush the tank. Unscrew the float arm from the old ballcock unit and remove the refill tube from the overflow tube.

4: Under the tank is a coupling or slip nut where the water inlet pipe enters the base of the tank. Loosen the coupling nut to free the water inlet pipe. Use a wrench to grip the retaining nut immediately above the sip nut under the tank. Use another wrench to grip the base of the ballcock assembly shaft inside the tank.

Step 5: Unscrew the locknut under the tank to remove the ballcock assembly. If the nut is stubborn, use penetrating oil to loosen it.

Step 6: Life the old assembly out of the tank, saving the washers from all connections, both inside and outside the tank. New ones will probably be included with the replacement unit, but keep the old parts until you’ve installed the new ballcock assembly in case new parts are damaged during installation.
When installing a new ballcock assembly, make sure the gasket and the washer are properly seated and firmly secured by the retaining unit.

7: Insert the new ballcock assembly into the hole in the tank. With the inside washer in place, tighten the nut on the outside to make the inside washer fit watertight against the hole.

8: Replace the coupling nut and water inlet pipe, install the float arm, set the refill tube into the overflow tube.

9: Turn the water back on at the toilet shutoff valve and check for leaks.