Toilet Installation, Repairs & How Tos

Toilet, toilet paper, and toilet seats are just some of the things we talk about. Whether you are looking for a bidet, toilet installation, or toilet maintenance tips, we have it all here!

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Man and a lady toilet metal sign on wood

Toilet Facts and StatisticsThe humble flush hides some genuinely wild history.

Plumber holding toilet part in the bathroom with tools on the floor

How to Replace a ToiletSave the plumber's fee and swap that leaky old bowl in one afternoon.

Flushing white ceramic toilet

Why Does My Toilet Leak When I Flush?Water pooling only when you flush usually points to one worn seal.

Close-up image of white ceramic toilet bowl in the bathroom interior

How Much Weight Can a Toilet Hold?The bowl is tougher than you think; the seat is where things crack.

Close-up photo of man's hand turning off water to toilet using pliers

How to Turn Off Water to a ToiletOne small valve behind the toilet can stop an overflow in seconds.

Plumber unclogging a tub drain with an electric auger

How to Use a Toilet AugerSkip the plumber call. The fix is a ten-minute crank away.

Plumber removing toilet in bathroom

How to Remove a ToiletTwo bolts and a water line stand between you and a clear bathroom floor.

man plumber in uniform installing toilet bowl using instrument kit professional repair service.

How Much Does a Toilet Weigh?That porcelain is heavier and more awkward than it looks.

Flush Toilet close up shot

How to Fix a Toilet HandlePress the lever and nothing happens? The fix is usually a two-minute job.

Closeup of man’s hand scraping cast iron toilet flange with caulked lead joint

How to Replace a Toilet Wax RingThat puddle at the base usually means one cheap seal has finally given out.

Plumber replacing broken toilet in a washroom, cutting of silicone glue

How to Level a ToiletThat wobble is grinding your wax seal to bits. Here's how to steady it.

woman hand flush toilet after using

Why Won’t My Toilet Flush?Press, wait, nothing? The fix is usually hiding inside the tank.

close up woman left hand flush the toilet for hygiene

Why Does My Toilet Whistle When Flushed?That kettle sound is usually one cheap part crying for help.

Toilet in a tiled bathroom

How to Empty a Toilet BowlPulling the toilet? Here's how to get the water out before you break the seal.

Dirty unhygienic toilet bowl with limescale stain at public restroom close up.

Why Is My Toilet Water Brown?Rust and minerals, not sewage, are usually behind that murky bowl.

Blue cleaning water-soluble tablet falls into the water drain the toilet tank.

How to Replace a Toilet Fill ValveHissing tank? The fix is a cheap part and half an hour of your time.

Leakage of water from a toilet due to blockage of the pipe

How to Tell If a Toilet Is Leaking UnderneathWet floor by the toilet? Here's how to find the leak before the subfloor does.

A photo of a white ceramic toilet bowl in the process of washing it off. Ceramic sanitary ware for correcting the need with an automatic flushing device

Why Does My Toilet Keep Running?That phantom flush is quietly draining your tank all day long.

Plumber installing toilet bowl in bathroom

How to Install a ToiletSkip the plumber's fee and set your new toilet in an afternoon.

Man cutting gypsum drywall on using angle hand electric power tools

How to Remove DrywallSkip the sledgehammer chaos and take that wall down in clean, stackable sheets.

The old toilet was left at the abandoned house

How to Dispose of an Old ToiletBefore it hits the landfill, your old toilet has a few better options.

Water stream flowing out the underground tunnel into the Lybid river in Kyiv.

Where Does Toilet Water Go?Push the handle and it is gone in seconds, but the trip is just beginning.

Empty roll on toilet paper holder

How to Remove a Toilet Paper HolderNo visible screws? The fix is a hidden set screw under the arm.

toilet seat turning blue

Why Is My Toilet Seat Turning Blue?No, a Smurf did not sit there. Here's what really turns a seat blue.

Woman cleaning toilet bowl in bathroom

Why Does My Toilet Smell?Scrubbed the bowl and it still stinks? The cause is usually hiding out of reach.

A roll of toilet paper next to a toilet in a bathroom

How to Vent a ToiletNo vent, no flush. Here's how to get the air right behind your toilet.

Different types of toilets

How Much Does a Toilet Cost?The bowl is only half the bill. Here's what the whole swap really runs.

A white toilet bowl, seat installation and plumbing connecting toilet pan connector to the waste pipe and water supply pipe to the toilet tank in the corner of the bathroom.

How to Measure a Toilet SeatGuessing means a return trip. Three numbers get the right seat.

Plumber using a hand auger to snake a toilet

How to Snake a ToiletPlunger gave up? The clog is probably one curve down, and reachable.

Female Hand Screwdriver Screw Fixing Toilet Seat

How to Tighten a Toilet SeatTired of the mid-sit slide? The fix is one screwdriver away.

Home construction with new white toilet in bathtub renovation house

How to Remove a Toilet SeatWobbly seat or seized bolts? Here's how to get any toilet seat off.

Dirty unhygienic rusty and calcified flush tank of toilet with limescale and rust stains and scum need to be cleaned and repared.

How to Clean a Toilet TankRust, mildew, or a funky smell? The fix is hiding under the lid.

Professional plumber repairing toilet tank in bathroom

How to Fix a Toilet That Won’t FlushPush the handle and nothing happens? Most fixes take minutes, not a plumber.

how to flush toilet when water is off

How to Flush a Toilet When the Water Is OffThe handle won't work, but a bucket of water still will.

white toilet with bubbles in restroom or bathroom

Why Is My Toilet Bubbling?That glug-glug from the bowl is trapped air trying to escape. Here's why.

how to replace a toilet flange

How to Replace a Toilet FlangeThat wobble at the base is usually one cracked part hiding under the bowl.

Pink toilet paper roll on a toilet tank

What Happened to Colored Toilet Paper?Pink and black rolls once ruled the bathroom. Where did they go?

Open toilet in the bathroom

Best Tankless ToiletsReclaim your floor space without giving up a powerful flush.

Toilet pump closeup

How to Adjust a Toilet FloatConstantly running tank? The float is probably an inch off.

Clean bathroom with toilet bowl in focus

Types of Toilet SeatsWobbly, cracked, or just dated? Here is how to pick the right one.

Rustic pit toilet in the outdoors

What Is a Vault Toilet?That concrete bunker at the trailhead is smarter than it looks.

Person uncloging a toilet with a plunger

How to Unclog a Toilet When Nothing WorksThe bowl is rising and the plunger isn't cutting it? Start here.

Toilet seat decoration in bathroom

How to Fix a Wobbly ToiletThat rock at the base is your wax seal quietly working itself loose.

Man holding an empty toilet tank

How to Replace a Toilet TankCracked cistern? Swap just the tank and skip buying a whole new toilet.

Toilet seat bowl in bathroom interior

What Size Toilet Seat Do You Need?One wrong measurement and your new seat wobbles. Here's how to avoid it.

Interior design of craftsman bathroom with pastel blue walls

Best American Standard ToiletsEvery pick here is one you can still buy, matched to how you actually flush.

Open toilet bowl

How to Adjust Your Toilet Bowl Water LevelIs your bowl water sitting too high or draining away? Here's the fix.

Flushing toile

Why Is My Toilet Gurgling?That bubbling means your pipes are gasping for air. Here's what to check.

Plumber repairing toilet cistern at water closet

How to Stop a Running ToiletThat endless trickle could be draining 200 gallons a day. Here's the quick fix.

Plumber installing toilet bowl seat in restroom

How to Fix a Toilet SealPuddle at the base? The wax ring probably gave out, and the fix is DIY.

Out Of Order Text On Toilet Bowl

How to Unclog a Toilet Without a PlungerBlocked bowl and not a plunger in sight? Your kitchen can bail you out.

Dirty unhygienic toilet bowl with limescale stain at public restroom close up

How to Get Rid of Toilet Bowl RingsThe ring in your bowl isn't dirt, it's your water. Here's the fix.

Modern toto toilet

Best Toto ToiletsFrom a budget Drake to a smart Neorest, find your perfect Toto.

Toilet repair kits

Best Toilet Repair KitsGhost flush or constant hiss? The right kit fixes it for a few dollars.

Chemical portable toilet

Best Portable Camping ToiletsNature calls at the worst time. Have a seat ready for it.

Modern toilet seat with bidet

Best Bidet Toilet SeatsStop wiping. Start washing. Here is how to pick the right bidet seat.

Man cleaning toilet with a toilet brush

Best Toilet BrushesDreading toilet duty? The right brush makes it quick and far less gross.

Woman pulling out toilet paper

Best Toilet Paper for Septic SystemsOwn a septic tank? The wrong roll can clog it. These break down fast.

A compact toilet in a small bathroom

Best Compact Toilets for Small BathroomsTiny bathroom? Claw back floor space without giving up a strong flush.

Person flushing a dual flush toilet

Best Dual Flush ToiletsOne button for liquids, one for solids, thousands of gallons saved a year.

A macerating toilet in modern bathroom

Best Macerating ToiletsNeed a bathroom where the pipes can't reach? An upflush toilet makes it work.

A comfort height toilet for disabled person

Best Comfort Height ToiletsTired of fighting your way up off the toilet? Sit higher.

A composting toilet

Best Composting ToiletsDitch the plumbing without the stink. See which picks actually stay odor-free.

Toilet paper

55 Facts About Toilet PaperEver wonder what people used before the roll existed?

An elevated toilet seat

Best Elevated Toilet Seats for Seniors and RecoveryA few inches of height can make the bathroom safe again.

A replacement toilet flange

Best Toilet FlangesWobbly throne or a whiff of sewer? The flange is usually why. Here are the best fixes.

Toilet tank with flapper

Best Toilet Flappers to Stop a Running ToiletA worn flapper can waste 200 gallons a day. Here's the right fix.

Person putting a toilet cleaner into the toilet tank

Best Automatic Toilet Bowl CleanersReady to ditch the toilet brush for good? Here are 7 cleaners that do the scrubbing.

Different types of shut off valve

Types of Shut Off ValvesOne little valve stands between a quick fix and a flooded floor.

Person flushing toilet

Types of Toilet Flush SystemsEver wonder what actually happens when you press the handle?

Bidet attachment

Best Bidet AttachmentsReady to ditch the toilet paper? These bidets do it for less.

Heated toilet seat

Best Heated Toilet SeatsCold porcelain at 6am? There is a warmer way to sit.

Woman closing the toilet seat

Best Cushioned Toilet SeatsTired of a cold, hard seat? These padded picks fix it.

Wooden toilet seat

Best Wooden Toilet SeatsCold plastic seat? See the wooden upgrades that add warmth and last.

Heavy duty toilet bowl seat

Best Toilet Seats for Heavy PeopleTired of a seat that wobbles? These hold up to 1,000 pounds.

Cleaning toilet

Best Toilet Cleaners for Septic TanksClean bowl, healthy tank. The cleaners that do both.

Man cleaning toilet with a plunger

Best Toilet PlungersWater rising fast? Here's the plunger that actually clears it.

removing water stains from toilet

How to Remove Hard Water Stains From a ToiletThat chalky ring at the waterline is just minerals, and pantry basics erase it.