QUESTION: We have a 31-year-old toilet that works fine except for two tiny pinholes in the tank that leak water onto the floor. How can I repair the leak? ANSWER: If these are just pinholes, the leak ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Dear James: I have a very tiny leak in one of the drain pipes directly under the sink. Is there a simple DIY fix for this so I can avoid having to call in a plumber to replace the pipe? — Miriam F.

Got a few nagging projects? Maybe you need to hang a shelf, stop a slow leak or finally fix up that cubside furniture find that's perfect except for its splintered leg? Chances are many of your jobs ...