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 ...

First you need to know how your toilet works. It consists of two parts: the tank and the bowl. Your house has a supply line that brings water into the tank, where a float stops it from filling past a ...

Could saving the planet start with a single flush? That may be a bit much to ask of a humble toilet, but these days, high-efficiency toilets are becoming the norm. Mandated by federal law since the ...

Q: What’s the best way to install a flush toilet in a rural home that’s never had one before? Our sink water is currently handled in a leaching pit, and the two of us have been living with a ...

Last week, we responded to a San Mateo reader whose husband has a neurological condition that affects his walking and balance. She was concerned about his safety at home. We can relate: Both of us ...

The toilet in the masterbath has gone the way of the dodo. I am going to replace it this week sometime and before I trapse off to Home Depot and purchase one... I looked at several of the 1-piece ...

I’m about to step outside my comfort zone. I’ve decided to delve into the depths of toilets. My current toilet is horribly stained, and nothing I’ve tried seems to help. Besides, I want one of the ...