Faced with a leaky toilet? To dry things up, you'll first need to track that leak down to its source with these quick troubleshooting tips.

But a solution to the dripping issue has always evaded me. Flinging excess water off the brush is a no-go, as that would mean flinging toilet water around the bathroom; taking a hair dryer to it ...

How to check if your toilet is leaking After a flush, listen for the sound of running water continuing after the tank has filled. Or, drop a dye tab or a few drops of food coloring into the toilet ...