Replacing a toilet dramatically improves the look and functionality of the bathroom. A new toilet saves money by saving water, and toilets that are too difficult or too costly to repair are candidates ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

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 ...

When it comes to home improvement, the bathroom might not be the first area you think about. However, a simple bathroom ...

Q. My toilet leaks at the floor level and rocks side to side each time it is used. Upon removing the toilet, I noticed the metal ring is rusted and the toilet bolts have nothing to grab onto. I don’t ...

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 ...

Installing a floor-mounted toilet–as opposed to the type mounted on a wall–is not difficult, but it has to be done carefully and methodically or else the toilet will leak. Before buying a new toilet, ...

Dear Tim: My husband installed a new gasket on the toilet in our master bathroom as part of adding a new ceramic tile floor. He’s pretty handy, but soon after I noticed a sewer gas odor in this room.

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 ...