Whether your plumbing system is copper or plastic, the parts are connected with rigid fittings that prevent leaks — except where you’d least expect it. At the base of a toilet there’s no solder or ...

Q: I had water leaking from underneath my toilet where the toilet meets the floor. My neighbor agreed to help me replace the wax ring underneath. We got the toilet off with no problem, but when we ...

If the floor around your toilet stays wet long enough, it becomes spongy. Then the toilet starts to rock, mold grows and the bathroom will smell like a sewer. What's going on? The seal between the ...

Q: What’s causing the tile grout near my toilet to get damp? I’ve never seen any liquid water on the floor, though repeated flushing does make the moisture worse. A: It sounds like the seal between ...

You know the weekends are designed to be relaxing and enjoyable, a time to take a break from the past weeks turmoil and struggles. Because of that, even the most die-hard, do-it-yourself individual ...