PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Many toilets have a line in the tank showing the recommended water level. If the water is not reaching this point, adjust the fill valve so there is a greater supply of water.

Alternatively, a double flushing toilet is often the result of a tank water level that is too high. Duell Plumbing and Heating says you should adjust the water level to limit the flush to a single one.

LEAKS

It can be disconcerting to see the water level in the bowl get lower after a flush. This might be the result of a wad of toilet paper or other blockage causing a siphoning effect. In other cases, a crack in the bowl or plumbing could be causing the problem.

Exterior leaks should be fixed as soon as possible to prevent water damage. Formisano says these leaks are sometimes the result of condensation, especially in the summer. However, it might also be a result of a loose water connection or a degrading wax ring at the base of the toilet.

Replacing a wax ring is a more complicated process than many toilet repairs. Family Handyman says you’ll need to remove the toilet from the floor, and you may need to fix the flange that circles the wax ring if it is broken or sits more than a quarter-inch below the floor.

Whenever you take the toilet off the floor to work with the wax ring or flange, be sure to stuff a rag into the open drain pipe. This will keep sewer gases from entering your home. 8 River Rd: Castagnaro Barbara A Est & Castagnaro, Joseph F to Lanis, Theodore C & Lanis, Mariana, $85,000.

MONTVILLE

484 Old Colchester Rd: Scovish Joseph J Est & Cellemme, Andrew R to Zito, Kevin, $140,000. 35 Hillcrest Dr: Beard, Minerva H to Beard FT & Beard, Minerva H, $100,000. 23 Starr Rd: Diaz, Angel to Boutin, Sheryl L, $129,000. 19 Walnut Dr: FNMA to Vazquez, German, $137,500.

OLD LYME

10 Sandalwood Ln: Martin, Catherine P to Bailey, Brian & Bailey, Susan, $326,000. 27 Brookside Ave: Moquin, Darlene & Drapeau, Pamela to Capasso, Patricia, $50,000.

PLAINFIELD

22 Douglas Dr: Jones, Pamela to Satalino, James, $211,000. 59 Old Plainfield Rd: Gianquitti, Adam to Suss, Emily & Mckissick, Benjamin R, $200,000. 7-9 River St: StAment, Arthur J & StAment, Carol A to Garosshen, David, $75,000.

SALEM

85 Horse Pond Rd #B: Zito, Gary & Salem Town Of to Salem Town Of, $21,000. 89 New London Rd: Palmer, Lawrence J & Palmer, Cynthia L to Salem Space Station LLC, $40,000. 11 Salem Ridge Dr N: Bogue, Ernie F to Vendola, Richard, $147,725. N/A: Salem Meadows LLC to Lindo, Horace, $35,000. Property transactions are compiled and reported by The Warren Group, a leading real estate and financial information provider since 1972. If you think something has been reported in error, please call 1-800-356-8805.