Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Cassidy was an updates editor whose main responsibility is to write and edit ...

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 ...

As a contractor, you know that a faulty toilet flange can lead to major headaches for homeowners—leaky ceilings, soft flooring, and a rocking toilet are just the start. Whether you're on a service ...

*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: I am planning to tile the floor in my half bath. The toilet flange is about 1 inch above the subfloor, which seems too high. If I put a piece of the tile under the flange to test the toilet, ...

Stupid poop chutes.<BR><BR>OK, here's the deal: I'm finally getting to the point in this bathroom remodel to install the toilet. Here's the problem: the old flange is cast iron and broken. It's been ...

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 ...

Dear Ed: I do all my own home improvements and I am thinking about installing a new skirted-style toilet in place of my old one. Can a skirted toilet replace a standard toilet without changing the ...