New research suggests a closed toilet seat may not be as helpful to block the spread of germs as we once thought.

For years, we’ve been told to close the lid before flushing the toilet. It makes sense, since when the toilet flushes, it releases what's called a “toilet plume” or a spray of microscopic bacteria.

Join Phoebe and Matt as they explore the vibrant city of Hanoi, Vietnam during the rainy season! From enjoying Vietnamese coffee at Cong Caphe and dining at La Plume Bar & Lounge, to navigating the ...

Porous décor, such as unsealed wood or clay figurines, absorb moisture and bacteria, making them a breeding ground for mold and mildew. Sokolowski recommends choosing bathroom décor made of glass, ...

Nearly two months after 2.9 million gallons of untreated sewage flowed onto Robin Lane and surrounding areas of Clearlake, ...

Nearly two months after 2.9 million gallons of untreated sewage flowed onto Robin Lane and surrounding areas of Clearlake, Lake County officials have no way of knowing when the underground aquifer ...

Every bathroom may not have a plunger, but most have a brush to scrub the toilet bowl. This simple tool can also be used like a plunger, according to the handyman. "All you do is take it, insert it to ...

"There isn't any danger of flushing the toilet while a passenger is sitting on it because it is tested that way," Daniel Bubb, an aviation historian and professor in residence at the University of ...

When you gotta go, you gotta go — unless Bad Bunny is performing, according to the citizens of New York City, apparently. According to a new statistic from NYC's Water Department, the city saw "a ...

Now available at Costco, the Swash CL150 marks an expansion of Brondell's product lineup and fast-growing, non-electric ...

Jason Hughes, 40, a teacher at North Hall High School in Hall County, Ga., and the father of two young boys, died on Friday, March 6 ...

Multiple fire departments worked for hours to put out a fire that broke out in a community in Colorado's foothills on Sunday afternoon. The Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office says a home, located on ...