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Dear Tim: My husband installed a new gasket on the toilet in our master bathroom as part of adding a new ceramic tile floor. He’s pretty handy, but soon after I noticed a sewer gas odor in this room.

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

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It may not be the best seat in the house, but it’s certainly an essential one. Which is why learning how to install a toilet is a skill that could come in handy one day for many homeowners. (Removing ...