We made four small updates around the house, so here’s a quick recap of one of the easiest and most satisfying changes we made: converting a toilet to a dual-flush system.
We’d been meaning to add dual-flush functionality for a while — we’d already updated the hallway toilet and the one in our first house and loved the results. When we tried to install the kit we purchased on Amazon, however, the new bathroom’s tank shape prevented the kit from attaching correctly. The angle at the bottom of that particular tank made the retrofit incompatible.
Instead of returning the kit right away, we carried it down the hall to the guest bathroom and installed it there. Surprisingly, the smaller toilet — likely original to the 1960s house — fit the kit perfectly.
The installation was straightforward: follow the steps on the box and it goes together quickly. The dual-flush mechanism works exactly as intended. Besides saving water when guests stay over, the new button gives that older bathroom a slightly more modern feel.
If you’re considering a similar upgrade, check the compatibility of the kit with your tank shape before buying. When it fits, a dual-flush retrofit is a low-cost, high-impact way to reduce water use and refresh an older bathroom without a full renovation.