Typically, there's a water shut off valve near the base of the toilet. Turn the control handle to the right to shut off the water supply. Some valves need to be turned repeatedly, while others only ...

Tighten the packing nut on the toilet shutoff valve one-eighth turn clockwise to try to seal a leak around the nut. Pro tip: Wrap cloth or masking tape on the plier’s jaws to protect the nut’s finish.

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