Q: I’m trying to sell my home, and the potential buyer asked for a home inspection. One of the requested fixes was “a loose toilet.” I tried moving the tank, but it is very secure. Do you have any ...

Q: I recently had my bathroom floor tiled. Now the toilet wobbles when I sit down or get up. It doesn't leak. What can I do to stop this? Will a bead of caulk or plumber's putty do the job? Several ...

Q: I live in an older home, 1970s, and I have noticed that the toilet in the master bath is leaning off-center. I tapped on the vinyl flooring next to the toilet and it is kind of soft to the touch.

It’s uncomfortable, it’s embarrassing, and you’d really better fix it sooner rather than later. We’re talking about a loose, wobbly toilet. Fortunately, this is not a particularly difficult or ...

Q. Here’s a funny one: My toilet is pivoting. Not slanting or tilting or anything precarious as that, but turning a little. It is a bit loose, that seems to be all. How can I fix it? — Nancy, by ...

The bathroom is the one room in your house that really needs to work. It's also the least glamorous repair job imaginable though it can have a huge impact on your wallet if you neglect simple ...