Home Repair & Maintenance

Before you re-install a toilet you must purchase a new wax ring and new closet bolts.

Toilets are heavy but can be fragile. Old toilets may have attachment bolts that can be brittle. It is sometimes easier to remove the two components together then remove the tank from the bowl.

Replacing a wax ring is an awkward job. Both messy and dirty, the job scares away most homeowners. You will need various tools, most of which you may not have lying around. These can be rented...

Most people have a toilet plunger in their home. If you move often, they get lost or maybe you are a new homeowner. Everyone should have a good toilet plunger when an emergency arises, you just...

A clogged toilet is a major annoyance. It can't be ignored since everyone uses the toilet several times a day, and problems with it can get very messy. You don't want to make a bigger mess out of...

Replacing a toilet is not as difficult as it may seem, and if your home is older, can save you money. Most communities require new toilets to use no more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush, about...

Installing toilets is one of those jobs that a homeowner may take on himself rather than hiring a plumber to install one. Preparing to install your toilet takes more than just the new commode,...

When your toilet becomes clogged, it can be a disaster, mentally and financially. Before you head out and buy expensive, harsh chemicals or call a plumber, try removing the clog yourself with an...

The toilet's tank should fill up in less than a minute after flushing. A toilet flapper that functions correctly helps refill the tank by preventing water from leaking into the bowl. If you have a...

No one likes to unclog a plugged toilet. It is a messy job. You might be inclined to call a plumber if the toilet is full while it is clogged, but this is often not necessary. The procedure is...

Air bubbles in toilet plumbing may be an indication that you need to take action immediately. Normally, air in the toilet indicates that there is some kind of blockage. Getting rid of the blockage...

Sewage backing up from the toilet into the shower is obviously a problem you must fix immediately. A backup of this nature may indicate a clog in the main sewer line that all of your plumbing...

When a toilet clogs up, most people reach for the plunger. However, a toilet auger does a better job on the worst clogs. Also called a closet auger (after the water closet), the toilet auger is...

From the tortuous sound it makes while you are trying to sleep, or the floor that rots around the toilet as it gets wet, a dripping toilet is a pesky problem that needs to be dealt with as soon as...

Toilet bowl rims comprise the outer edge of the inside of the toilet bowl. The underside of the rim can be difficult to clean because it is largely obstructed from view.

If you're considering adding a solar composting toilet to your property, but are concerned about the high costs of a manufactured unit, building one is a cost-effective alternative. You can find...

A toilet seat warmer is a device designed to keep the seat of the toilet at a set temperature. These are becoming quite commonplace, and come in a variety of designs, some with a variety of...

Very often, people make judgments about your business, your restaurant or your home based on their impression of your washroom. Nothing says "slacker" like ancient grime on the bathroom sink and...

The fill valve--sometimes called the "refill valve"--is the part that refills the tank of a toilet after flushing. The valve is equipped with a float that rises with the water level as the tank...

Having the proper amount of water in a toilet bowl helps it to flush completely clean. The amount of water in each individual toilet bowl is determined by the shape of the toilet itself. Some are...

Kohler toilets are works of craftsmanship, but even high-end toilets can become clogged. Fortunately unclogging a Kohler toilet is just as simple as other toilets, but, of course, it is never a...

This article will tell you how to rebuild and replace all the items in a toilet tank fixing any and all leaking or running. The cost of the entire kit is around $20.

Cleaning the urine smell from the toilet isn't the most enjoyable task, but it must be done. I once had a friend who approached it in the most spectacular way-as an active meditation to get...

If you know something is wrong with your toilet, chances are you will be able to figure out what needs to be fixed. By learning how to troubleshoot toilet repairs, you can avoid a costly visit...

The bathroom is one of the most utilized rooms in a home. Keeping this area clean is not always a pleasant task, but a dirty toilet is unsightly and unpleasant no matter if it is in a public...

Since the drainage system on a toilet works based on gravity, installing a toilet in a basement below the sewer level presents a problem. While certainly not impossible, this task will take some...

Unless the toilet fails to operate entirely, most toilet problems are something that many people deal with until the problem either becomes worse or they have had enough of dealing with it....

Regardless of where a toilet is located, the same components are necessary for flushing and refilling: gravity, suction, and water pressure. Gravity and suction empty the toilet and water under...

Having relieved yourself, you flush the toilet only to realize that the water isn't draining at all. In fact, it's rising. Hurriedly, you take off the lid and lift up the chain to stop the water...

A small puddle on the bathroom floor around the toilet is not a problem to ignore. Even a small leak can damage and rot flooring and subfloors, and destroy floor covering, causing it to lift and...

Plumbing is one of the most costly types of home repairs you can encounter. The good news is that you can easily accomplish many plumbing repairs yourself. One plumbing project that may seem...

To make simple toilet drain repairs, familiarize yourself with the many parts of the toilet and understand how it works. To understand how it works, take off the lid on the back of your toilet...

You know your toilet is leaking and that you need a new toilet flapper. Now you need to know how to shop for a new toilet flapper. It's not as easy as it use to be. There are literally dozens of...

The process of exchanging a toilet is not as tedious as it may seem. Don't fret because minimal plumbing is involved which you can accomplish in a short amount of time. This is a fairly simple...

A tampon can be disastrous to the toilet drain. Before you hire a plumber, however, consider using a simple plunger, which is normally a surefire way to unclog the drain. For the cost of an...

Standard toilets often leak when a component becomes worn out, including toilet "flappers." New toilet designs use the "tipping bucket" concept instead of flappers.

It happens to everyone. You flush the toilet and either nothing happens or the water starts to rise. Toilet obstructions are usually pretty minor and can be cleared with either a plunger or a...

No one likes a leaky toilet. The constant sound of water running or gurgling can be highly annoying as well as costly. A licensed plumber can solve the problem quickly, but it will cost you. He...

Flooding occurs when water and sewage from the toilet are not able to exit normally through the sewage and drainage system. Because the internal piping of a toilet is designed to prevent backups...

Water damage in the bathroom can occur so slowly that the floor weakens without anyone noticing. A toilet that seeps slowly around the wax ring or a sink drain that has a slow drip can do...

Toilet don't work properly, time to replace it. Here is how.

Installing a toilet is a fairly easy job; if you're strong enough to lift a toilet, then you're qualified to install it. Just about everyone who takes on this task, however, will run into one or...

Your toilet is draining slowly, or it is completely plugged. If you live in a single bathroom home, this can be a matter of some urgency. If you can't find the plunger or don't have one, don't...

Toilets and sinks are found in just about every home in the country equipped with modern plumbing. Removing a toilet or sink may seem like the job of a professional plumber, but it is actually a...

Changing a commode seat is necessary from time to time. Occasionally the ring or lid breaks, the bolts come loose or the design is no longer consistent with the décor. No matter what the...

Installing a water-saving toilet in your home is one of the best ways to save money and help the environment. Traditional toilets waste tons of water every day, and switching your existing toilet...

It is almost inevitable. At some point, every toilet will clog. Removing a clog from a commode is no fun task. But it must be done to keep the commode in proper working condition. There are a few...

While porcelain toilets are durable and reliable, they can sometimes succumb to scratching. Oftentimes these injuries are superficial and can easily be remedied without the aid of a professional....

It is morning and you step into your bathroom, toss a piece of dirty tissue into the toilet and flush it down. The toilet starts to gurgle and the water floods your bathroom. You are upset. A...

Remodeling your bathroom often means removing the toilet so that you can put in new tiling or floor coverings. When everything else is in, you must reset the toilet fixture, which is not a...