First you need to know how your toilet works. It consists of two parts: the tank and the bowl. Your house has a supply line that brings water into the tank, where a float stops it from filling past a ...

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 ...

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If you like knowing how things work, you'll enjoy "Plumbing 1-2-3," edited by John P. Holms. This is another in the superb series of Home Depot books, with contributions from employees all over the ...

Q: Last year I finished college and moved into my first apartment. After reading your column for years, I feel like I have a special Ph.D. (Plumbing & heating Degree!). I know that I’m limited as to ...

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Is your toilet taking forever to refill? It might be time to replace the fill valve. This DIY guide walks you through the entire process with no plumbing experience needed. Trump Slams Judge as $500M ...

Toilet installation costs depend on unit type, features, labor cost and complexity. Here are pricing details and ways to save. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising ...