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 ...

Installing a wax ring correctly is key to a long-lasting toilet seal. Here’s a step-by-step overview: Prepare the Area Turn off the water supply, flush the toilet to drain the tank, and remove the old ...

Every once in a while everyone needs to check and/or replace the wax ring under their toilet. Your local plumber would love to perform this task for you, but if you are a DIYer, you may choose to ...

If water is seeping out from beneath the toilet bowl or there is a faint smell of sewer gas in the bathroom, it is definitely time to replace the toilet bowl wax ring. Step 1: Remove the tank lid and ...

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 ...

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Q: We need to replace our outdated toilet.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 ...

REPLACING a toilet may not be one of the most exciting ways to spend a Saturday, but then that’s the nice part about this particular project; you should be able to perform this little task and still ...

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 ...