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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's nothing quite like finding a puddle around the base of your toilet to ruin your day. Like fixing a running toilet, it's not ...

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 hard-core DIY’er, you may ...

New toilet installed in modern, neutral bathroom - Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock Whether you're installing a new toilet or replacing the wax ring on an old toilet, one thing is certain: getting a tight seal ...

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 ...

Q: We need to replace our outdated toilet.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