New toilet installed in modern, neutral bathroom - Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock Whether you're installing a new toilet or replacing the wax ring on an old toilet, one thing is certain: getting a tight seal ...
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 ...
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How long does a toilet wax ring last?

A toilet wax ring prevents leaks from the bottom of the toilet. They're durable and relatively simple to install.
Q: I had water leaking from underneath my toilet where the toilet meets the floor. My neighbor agreed to help me replace the wax ring underneath. We got the toilet off with no problem, but when we ...
Q–I have to take off my toilet because water is leaking out onto the floor from under its base. This toilet has the flush tank mounted on back so I know that I must disconnect and remove the tank ...
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As the old saying goes, "Nothing lasts forever." Any homeowner can attest to the truth of the sentiment, as everything in a home eventually ...
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's nothing quite like finding a puddle around the base of your toilet to ruin your day. Like fixing a running toilet, it's not ...
Q:We have a toilet with an intermittent floor leak that a double wax ring and a new toilet could not correct. The toilet sits on a slightly uneven slab floor. There hasn't been a leak the 50 years we ...