Because a toilet's wax ring creates a watertight seal at the base of the bowl, funky smells and slick floors are some signs ...

Whether you're installing a new toilet or replacing the wax ring on an old toilet, one thing is certain: getting a tight seal at the base is essential. Your first instinct might be to reach for a ...

I usually use the wax rings which have a plastic funnel built into them which inserts into the waste pipe instead of the plain. They seem to be a bit more foolproof and help keep the ring in place ...

Q. Here’s a funny one: My toilet is pivoting. Not slanting or tilting or anything precarious as that, but turning a little. It is a bit loose, that seems to be all. How can I fix it? — Nancy, by ...

The toilet in the house I just moved into is loose on the floor. How hard is this to fix? Also, there is a sewage odor in the bathroom whenever I take a shower or the wind blows, but only during those ...