Toilets
The Best Toilets Under $200: Our Affordable Picks For Homeowners
Budget toilets under 200 dollars: TOTO Eco Drake, Mansfield and American Standard H2Optimum compared on flush volume, height and warranty.
Articles by Lynda Stevens
Showers
Shower Wow Review
Shower Wow review: a water-powered LED showerhead that cycles colors with no batteries. It is fun for kids but can be noisy, and needs a night-light.
Showers
Best Shower Drain Hair Catchers Review: The Most Effective Ones For Bathtubs Too
Shower drain hair catchers that stop hair clogs in tubs and showers: TubShroom, Danco, OXO and Uxoz compared, with tips on fit and cleaning.
Bathroom Accessories
Mold Smells In Your Bathroom? Find Out How To Get Rid Of It, Fast
Mold smell in your bathroom? Find the moisture source, clean small patches yourself, keep humidity under 60% and never mix bleach with other cleaners.
Showers
Best Shower Bases: Acrylic Pans & Other Materials Reviewed
Shower base pans compared: acrylic, fiberglass and foam tile-ready options, plus why a level install and the right mortar bed prevent leaks.
Toilets
How To Remove Toilet Stains Quickly & Easily: Our Top 10 Tips & Tricks
How to remove toilet stains: soak mineral rings in vinegar, scrub with a wet pumice stone, use bleach alone on organic stains, never mix cleaners.
Showers
Shower Essentials You Absolutely Need: See Our Favorite Picks
Shower essentials worth buying: a Bluetooth shower speaker, a pocket shower curtain, a silicone razor holder, a shampoo bar and a stretch cloth.
Toilets
How Long Do Toilets Last? Find Out When You Should Be Replacing Yours
How long do toilets last? The porcelain can last for decades, but flappers and fill valves wear out sooner. Here is when to replace your toilet.
Toilets
Rough-In Toilet Measurements: How To Check The Specs
Rough-in toilet measurements run from the finished wall to the center of the closet bolts. Most are 12 inches; 10 and 14 inches also exist.
Toilets
How To Adjust Toilet Flush Pressure: 4 Simple Fixes For Stronger Flushes
To adjust toilet flush pressure, open the shutoff valve fully, clean clogged rim holes, set the tank water level and fix chain slack, or upgrade.