If you own your home, or even if you rent, chances are high that you’ll need to perform some basic toilet repair at some ...

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 ...

Replacing a toilet may sound like a daunting DIY project, but all it takes is a few simple steps to get a new throne set up in a few hours. Toilets can last for years, but when it’s time to replace ...

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 ...

Dear Debbie: There is nothing worse than trying to clean old black motor oil and grease mixed with grit from the doorknobs and floors, not to mention their odor. The very fine grit from brakes and ...

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 ...

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 prospect of any kind of plumbing work can be intimidating, but there's no need to hire a professional to install your bidet toilet seat. Unlike standalone models that require brand new plumbing ...