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 ...

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 ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

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 ...

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 ...