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 ...

I’ve been a master plumber since 1981. I’ve always loved doing plumbing because it’s a very interesting three-dimensional challenge to install drain, waste and vent (DWV) piping in a new home or a ...

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DEAR JAMES: Our son repairs motorcycles in our garage. We need to install a small half bathroom in there, but the slab floor has no drain. I need tips for adding a bathroom. -- Debbie R. DEAR DEBBIE: ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things ...

If you're updating the bathroom, you'll need to know how to install a toilet. Apply a new wax seal over the waste flange to prevent sewer gases from escaping. Put on a second bead of plumber's putty ...

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 ...