Beneath the bathroom toilet, covered with a layer of wax, lies one of the more important pieces of the plumbing puzzle: the closet flange. This metal or plastic fitting attaches to the sewer drain ...

Stupid poop chutes.<BR><BR>OK, here's the deal: I'm finally getting to the point in this bathroom remodel to install the toilet. Here's the problem: the old flange is cast iron and broken. It's been ...

Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, has expanded its trusted line of Fix-It Repair Rings® with a new stainless steel version that joins its painted steel predecessor ...

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 ...

To get a new toilet flange, take the old one with you when going top shop for a replacement. Courtesy photo A toilet flange is what connects your toilet to the drainage in the floor. Often, when your ...

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 ...

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 ...

Last week, we responded to a San Mateo reader whose husband has a neurological condition that affects his walking and balance. She was concerned about his safety at home. We can relate: Both of us ...

A toilet flange ring is a metal or plastic ring attached to the drain pipe used to secure a toilet to the floor. If the flange is compromised, the toilet can become loose and water can seep out. A ...