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, ...

Q: My husband decided to change the inside of a commode in the upstairs bathroom, which entailed putting in a new cut-off valve. We did nothing to the sink. We also decided to upgrade the flooring. He ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While any DIY bathroom remodel idea can involve tasks like changing up hardware or refreshing paint colors, some at-home enthusiasts are ...

Dear Tim: My husband installed a new gasket on the toilet in our master bathroom as part of adding a new ceramic tile floor. He’s pretty handy, but soon after I noticed a sewer gas odor in this room.

Whether your plumbing system is copper or plastic, the parts are connected with rigid fittings that prevent leaks — except where you’d least expect it. At the base of a toilet there’s no solder or ...