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Here's another great tip from BobVila.com.

Because it’s one of the things we use the most, there are lots of reasons to replace an older toilet.

Even if you don’t mind that outdated shade of avocado, you’re probably paying for twice the water you need for each flush and “Old Faithful” will inevitably fail when you least expect it.

But never fear: Toilet replacement is usually a simple job for the do-it-yourselfer with basic skills. Here’s how:

First, close the water supply valve, then flush, bail and use a sponge to completely empty the toilet and tank.

Uncap and remove the nuts from the base of the toilet. Then, detach the water supply line, starting with the tank end. If your toilet is a real antique, you may need to unbolt the tank from the bowl.

Lift the old toilet off its bolts and check that the waste line is still attached to the floor flange. Make sure to repair any water damage to the subfloor.

Clean out the remains of the old wax ring. And don’t scrimp on a new one because that wax ring is what seals and stabilizes your toilet.

Then follow the manufacturer’s instructions to install your new water-saving toilet.

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