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Whether your plumbing system is copper or plastic, the parts are connected with rigid fittings that prevent leaks — except where you’d least expect it. At the base of a toilet there’s no solder or ...

A toilet wax ring prevents leaks from the bottom of the toilet. They're durable and relatively simple to install. The post ...

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 ...

Every once in a while everyone needs to check and/or replace the wax ring under their toilet. Your local plumber would love to perform this task for you, but if you are a DIYer, you may choose to ...

If water is seeping out from beneath the toilet bowl or there is a faint smell of sewer gas in the bathroom, it is definitely time to replace the toilet bowl wax ring. Step 1: Remove the tank lid and ...

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 ...

You know the weekends are designed to be relaxing and enjoyable, a time to take a break from the past weeks turmoil and struggles. Because of that, even the most die-hard, do-it-yourself individual ...