Tile needs to be installed underneath the toilet. Because the seals on a toilet wear out, they need to be replaced. You know they need replacing when your toilet starts leaking from the bottom, along the pedestal. By installing the tile underneath the toilet, you are able to remove the toilet without having to break ...
There are many reasons why your bathroom may have unpleasant odors. It gets steamy from taking showers and it gets wet from taking baths and using the sink. The steam and water can cause mold and mildew to easily form, which produces sharp, musty odors. And, being your toilet is connected to a sewer pipe, ...
When it comes to painting bathroom walls there is always the issue of getting behind that dreaded toilet. There are three options that you have when it comes to painting your bathroom walls with a toilet in the way: Take the toilet off and out (not usually something most folks want to do), just paint ...
You would like to replace the toilet in your bathroom, but you wonder how much it will cost to call the plumber to do it for you. There is no need to call the plumber. Replacing the toilet is one of the easy do-it-yourself jobs. The only problem is the weight. You might have to ...
Before installing your tile floor, be sure to pick up the proper tools to help with your project. You are going to need a tape measure, hammer, square, and glass cutter. Clean rags and a sponge will also help you along the way. Also, don’t forget to wear safety goggles as safety is important in ...
Replacing an old toilet can be a great way to learn the basics of plumbing and saving money on plumber’s bills. Installing your own toilet can be tricky, especially the wax ring. Failure to correctly set the wax ring can result in a leaking toilet; and some of the leaking fluid may not be water. ...
“Honey, the sink’s clogged- call a plumber.” Quite a few commercials started out this way over the years. People were convinced that only a professional could save their precious plumbing, rescue a ring or stop a toilet from fighting back. Renters, unable to raise the “Super” or landlord on the phone, resorted to hiring a ...
The toilet in our bathroom recently lost its seal at the bottom. This issue has caused us to choose a new toilet for our bathroom because my husband figured since he is going to have to pull it up, we might as well buy a new one. I took to searching online at Lowe’s for ...
Remodeling your own bathroom isn’t as hard or as bad as it sounds- until you come to replacing the toilet. It’s okay to clean it, but pick it up and carry it outside- Ewwww! It really isn’t as bad as all that. With just a few tips, you can do the job in less than ...
American Standard advertises its Champion toilet as having one of the best flushing systems on the planet. They have video of the Champion flushing away up to twenty-four golf balls at once. I’ve tried to verify this claim by performing my own in-home test, but so far I’ve only been able to swallow a maximum ...