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 ...

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 ...

It may not be the best seat in the house, but it’s certainly an essential one. Which is why learning how to install a toilet is a skill that could come in handy one day for many homeowners. (Removing ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

I decided to install a smart toilet and bidet setup — mostly because I couldn’t believe these features were real. Between the wiring, plumbing, and installation, the project got more complicated than ...

Q: Dear Ed: Recently my elderly mom needed a new toilet and a comfort height toilet was installed. But it’s a little too high for her. Can you please add some advice about preparing first to see if a ...

Dear Jerry: I would like to install a Saniflo toilet system in my basement and would like your thoughts on if that type of system is reliable. The toilet would only be used a few times a week. While ...