Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Cassidy was an updates editor whose main responsibility is to write and edit ...

July 28, 2015 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Replacing a toilet may sound like a daunting DIY project, but all it takes is a few simple steps to get a new ...

It’s hard to think of a home amenity more indispensable than a working toilet. That’s why it’s important to maintain yours and replace it when necessary. Based on our research, it costs an average of ...

Q: Dear Ed: I do all my own home improvements and currently thinking about installing a new skirted-style toilet in place of my old toilet. Can a skirted toilet replace a standard toilet without ...

If you have trouble with your toilet, it’s best to call your favorite plumber, but if you are wanting to tackle the problem yourself, then you are the one I’m talking to today. We have already written ...

Replacing a toilet may not be one of the most exciting ways to spend a Saturday, but then that’s the nice part about this particular project; you should be able to perform this little task and still ...

To turn off the water supply to the toilet, rotate the shutoff valve clockwise. This valve is typically found on the wall behind the toilet or on the floor. Hold the toilet handle down to empty out ...

If you're updating the bathroom, you'll need to know how to install a toilet. Apply a new wax seal over the waste flange to prevent sewer gases from escaping. Put on a second bead of plumber's putty ...