From running toilets to broken electrical outlets, several household problems are easy to fix
By Dustin Shipman
dshipman@joplinglobe.com
It doesn't always take a master carpenter, plumber or electrician to handle home repairs, and while re-roofing your house might not be an undertaking that you are comfortable doing, there are some simple home repairs that are easy enough for anyone to handle.
Running toilet
One repair that often goes overlooked is a running toilet, which can have a big impact on your water bill.
"The best way to tell if your toilet is running would be to just listen to it," said Josh Hayes, a sales manager at Lowe's in Joplin.
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