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Q: How’s this for a peculiar plumbing problem: After every flush, our toilet hisses, just like a loud snake. It start...
Yes, we’re going there. The humble toilet bowl must be cleaned and disinfected conscientiously. While there are great...
Nothing slows you down like a clogged, slow-draining sink, shower, tub, or toilet. Your first step should always be p...
The cramped space behind the toilet is a difficult portion of the bathroom to maintain, posing a challenge when it co...
Whether it's water rising dangerously high in a toilet bowl or a child’s pronouncement that the bathtub water just wo...
Whether fixing a toilet that’s running or leaking from the base, cleaning the tank, or replacing a unit that’s beyond...
While the pleasures of homeownership are great, there will invariably be repairs along the way, especially when it co...
From the pressure of people sitting to the constant opening and closing of the lid and/or seat, your toilets probably...
Thanks to their solid construction and simple design, toilets often outlast other bathroom fixtures, but they don’t l...
It happens to all of us at some point or another. A shower drain backs up and refuses to empty out the tub, a sink fi...
Q: Recently, my toilet started gurgling for no apparent reason. Not during a flush; just at random times. While nothi...
If there’s one household fixture we really rely on—and hate to have to fix—it’s the toilet. But while these fixtures ...
Got a leaky toilet? Believe it or not, it's a common problem. Continue reading to find out the likeliest causes and t...
If the last time you got the bathroom sparkling did not fully mask a foul odor or required a concentrated effort to r...
Every so often homeowners flush something they shouldn’t, causing the toilet to overflow and maybe even harming the pipes in the process. When the "unsinkable" ha...
The bathroom may well be the wet spot in any home, but water pooling around the base of the commode doesn't fall in t...
Q: Help! Just as I was leaving the bathroom, I heard the unmistakable, undesirable sound of water hitting the floor. ...
Let’s face it: Dealing with a clogged toilet is about as much fun—but, unfortunately, just as necessary—as a root can...
Everyone loves a clean home, but our obsession with sanitation may come at a cost to our health. Some people, especia...
Q: I’ve noticed a rotten smell coming from my bathroom lately and can’t figure out the source. Do you have any idea w...
Q: Help! My toilet won’t flush. The handle moves freely, but nothing happens when I press down. Can I fix it without ...
Q: Help! My toilet is leaking all over the bathroom floor, and I haven’t yet located the source. How can I find and f...
Sure, there are plenty of intimidatingly complex bathroom repairs for which you would be wise to hire a plumber. This...
If your toilet’s overflowing or your sink’s stopped up, it’s time to take the plunge! About 90 percent of the time, a...
Of all the housekeeping chores that people tend to dread, there may be none more widely reviled than cleaning the toi...
Adding a toilet to your basement not only adds convenience, but it can also boost the value of your home. But before ...
A dreaded household chore, cleaning the toilet is the definition of dirty work. Mostly it's a matter of hygiene, but ...
High-tech appliances, gadgets, and gizmos are steadily marching into all corners of our lives. So it only makes sense that advanced technology would insinuate its...
People go weeks, months, and even years without giving the toilet a second thought. The instant it clogs, however, th...
Back in the 1980s, a bright Australian fellow came up with the idea for dual-flush toilets. They've been around for a...
Current trends in bathroom design reflect homeowners' propensities toward spa-like luxuries and smart innovation. Here are 12 new and notable products that stand ...
If you're updating the bathroom, you'll need to know how to install a toilet. Apply a new wax seal over the waste fl...
"With subtle style differences and various makes and models available, a toilet is a pretty simple machine designed t...
Though certainly not cutting edge, toilet seat design has witnessed a tide of innovation in recent years. So if you a...
There are many reasons to replace a toilet. Maybe it’s old or avocado green. Or maybe it rocks more than the Red Hot ...
The Environmental Protection Agency says that an estimated 4. 8 billion gallons of water are flushed down the toilet ...
Nowadays, we don’t give much thought to our toilets, but there was a time when answering nature's call involved such ...
Are you tired of jiggling the handle to stop your toilet from running? The noise and inconvenience drives you crazy, ...
You’re in the middle of a party, enteraining a houseful of guests, and the toilet acts up. Are you ready to spring in...
Average Americans are flushing money down the drain. Oh, maybe not literally money—but most US homes still have one ...
Did you know that you could save 20% on your water bill just by replacing your toilet? Most conventional toilets hog ...
If you’ve got an older toilet, you’re probably paying for twice the water you need for each flush. But never fear: to...
The Case for New Toilets Because it’s one of the things we use the most, there are lots of reasons to replace an olde...
We all know that life would be very different without that wonder of modern science: the toilet. But when it acts up,...
In the master bath, Bob reviews the appropriate design choices made by homeowner and contractor Nick Beasley for this period home. A new low-flush toilet is insta...
Bob tours the showroom with the founder’s great-granddaughter, and then visits the factory to see how the vitreous china is manufactured.
Bob meets with Lenora Campos of Toto USA, the largest toilet manufacturer in the world. Campos introduces Toto's Mercer line of residential fixtures, giving speci...
Bob meets with Lenora Campos from Toto USA, a leader in water technology and the largest toilet manufacturer in the world. Campos introduces Bob to the dual-flush...
Bob watches the installation of a low-flow Toto toilet with a sleek design. The installation is simple, thanks to a special flange that reconfigures the tradition...
Dave Kohler installs a Kohler lavatory in the Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build project house.
Bob checks in with Greg Rockland, the plumber installing a marble countertop in the loft conversion unit.
Bob talks with Gerry Folan, the plumber who is installing a specially designed wheelchair-accessible toilet. Phil Boggs (from Kohler) discusses the unique feature...
Pat and Roger Simons, the owners of the second house in the Elmwood project, review the goals of their bathroom remodel.
Plumber Kevin Hanley reviews the installation process for a pedestal sink and antique toilet in the new half-bath. And electrical wiring is pulled through the wal...
Since the bathroom has been gutted, plumbers begin to install new fixtures.
