I did an in-person inspection recently. A man purchased a 50-year-old home next to a ski resort. He and his family are avid ...

A homeowner was left confused after discovering a mysterious filthy plastic object wedged in their toilet - but Reddit users ...

I did an in-person inspection consultation recently. A man purchased a 50-year-old home next to a ski resort. He and his family are avid snow skiers and were tired of renting expensive condominiums.

I discovered the radiant heating system, and most of the plumbing drains and vents are installed incorrectly. It turns out the previous owner was an avid DIYer. He knew just enough about building and ...

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 ...

For a toilet flange that is flush with or slightly above the floor level, a standard wax ring is usually the best choice. It provides enough compression to create a secure seal without the risk of ...

Remove the old wax ring residue from the bottom of the toilet and the flange in the floor using a putty knife. Place your new wax ring on the bottom of the toilet, reset it on the floor ...

wax rings form to the flange easily due to their pliable consistency, creating a secure seal that adapts to uneven flanges. When installed correctly, wax rings can last as long as the toilet — up to ...

NO LEAKS: Seal your toilet to the floor with ... waste lines REPLACE OLD, LEAKING WAX SEALS with 40% more wax than standard wax seals BONUS: Polyethylene flange included ...

Remove the plastic from the wax ring and press it around the cone-shaped outlet at the bottom of the toilet. Press the ring firmly until it stays in place. Remove the towel blocking the flange.

If the wax ring isn’t making proper contact with either the base of the toilet or the flange, which is the fitting around the waste opening in the subfloor to which the toilet is bolted, it can cause ...