Dear Debbie: There is nothing worse than trying to clean old black motor oil and grease mixed with grit from the doorknobs and floors, not to mention their odor. The very fine grit from brakes and ...

Toilet installation costs depend on unit type, features, labor cost and complexity. Here are pricing details and ways to save. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising ...

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 ...

Could saving the planet start with a single flush? That may be a bit much to ask of a humble toilet, but these days, high-efficiency toilets are becoming the norm. Mandated by federal law since the ...

Q: Last year I finished college and moved into my first apartment. After reading your column for years, I feel like I have a special Ph.D. (Plumbing & heating Degree!). I know that I’m limited as to ...

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 ...

Dear Angie: How much does it cost to have a new toilet installed? - Susan M., Mount Sinai, N.Y. Dear Susan: In checking with highly rated plumbers, our researchers find that the average price to ...

Dear Ed: I do all my own home improvements and I am thinking about installing a new skirted-style toilet in place of my old one. Can a skirted toilet replace a standard toilet without changing the ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...