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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Modern toilet in bathroom Although a porcelain throne can last at least 15 years, the seat attached to it typically does not. The ...

A well-running toilet is essential to a bathroom that's clean, useful, and odor-free. But toilets aren't invincible. Like other parts of the home, toilets need intermittent repairs, especially to ...

A toilet flush valve controls the flow of water from the tank into the toilet bowl. It is made of a valve body, a flapper, and a chain. When you flush, the chain lifts the flapper and water flows from ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The cost to replace a toilet flange averages $145 to $165 for parts and labor. Factors that affect the cost of a toilet flange ...

Step into the bathroom with us for a minute, please, and answer this question: When was the last time you changed your toilet seat? While we’re sure your bathroom has a regular cleaning schedule ...

This fast DIY fix can stop the noise—and the money drain—today. Running toilets can waste up to 200 gallons daily, increasing monthly water bills significantly. Replacing the toilet flapper is a quick ...

We hate to break it to you, but your old toilet brush isn’t actually cleaning your toilet.

Do you have to jiggle the handle to stop your toilet from running? Or do you have to hold down the handle to get the tank totally empty? It may be time to replace that toilet handle. The good news is ...

Q: I have a toilet from the 1970s I have to replace, and the color has been discontinued. The sink and tub are also the same color as the toilet but will stay in place. My problem is that I cannot ...

Q: We need to replace our outdated toilet. I’m pretty sure that we can remove it, but I’m not clear about installing a new one. Also, I understand that I may need to buy a new wax ring for it. Is ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...