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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Remigiusz Gora / Getty Images Replacing a toilet dramatically improves the look and functionality of the bathroom. A new toilet ...

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 ...

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

There are many reasons to replace your old toilet for a nice new shiny one. Whether the old throne is 1970’s avocado green and doesn't match your new décor, or it is cracked and has nasty water stains ...

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 ...

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 ...