If you have trouble with your toilet, it’s best to call your favorite plumber, but if you are wanting to tackle the problem yourself, then you are the one I’m talking to today. We have already written ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q How do I go about installing a new toilet? - B.R., Ladue A The hardest part of installing a new toilet is lifting the bowl (and ...

Q: We need to replace our outdated toilet.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

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.

Choosing the wrong toilet can cost you or turn into a maintenance nightmare. Here's the difference between skirted and ...