Bathroom Accessories
Best Bathroom Mirror Reviews: Quality Glass You’ll Love To Look At
The best bathroom mirror picks: frameless Tangkula, metal-framed Hamilton Hills, an anti-fog LED mirror and a shiplap frame, plus hanging tips.
Articles by Lynda Stevens
Toilets
How To Install A Toilet Seat: Our Quick & Easy Guide For DIYers
How to install a toilet seat: measure bolt spacing and bowl length, pry off the bolt caps, unscrew the old seat, then center the new one and snug it.
Toilets
Best Heated Toilet Seat Reviews: Our Plug-In Picks
The best heated toilet seat for most homes is a plug-in bidet seat like the SmartBidet SB-1000. All picks need a GFCI outlet; none use batteries.
Bathtubs
Best Drop-In Bathtub Reviews: Our Top Recommendations
The best drop-in bathtub for most homes is a comfortable acrylic soaker like the American Standard Evolution. Compare sizes, decks and jets.
Toilets
How To Install A One-Piece Toilet: Our Quick & Easy Guide For DIYers
How to install a one-piece toilet: match the rough-in, shut off the water, set it on a new wax ring, tighten the bolts evenly, then test for leaks.
Toilets
How Does A Composting Toilet Work? Everything You Need To Know
How does a composting toilet work? Aerobic microbes turn waste into humus with no water, helped by a bulking material, airflow and the right moisture.
Toilets
How Much Does A Toilet Weigh? Find Out In Our Quick & Dirty Guide
How much does a toilet weigh? Most weigh about 60 to 120 pounds. One-piece models move as one heavy unit, while two-piece toilets split the weight.
Toilets
How Does A Low-Flow Toilet Work? Learn Why You’ll Love Using One
How does a low-flow toilet work? It clears waste with 1.6 gallons or less per flush, and WaterSense models use 1.28 or less to cut your water bill.
Bathtubs
Best Cast Iron Tub Reviews: Clawfoot and Freestanding Tubs We Love
The best cast iron tub picks include clawfoot slipper and oval freestanding tubs. Cast iron holds heat well but weighs 300 to 500 pounds empty.
Bathtubs
Best Freestanding Tub Reviews: Quality Baths We Love To Use (Plus Acrylic Options)
The best freestanding tub is a sturdy acrylic soaker sized for your floor. Compare FerdY, Wyndham, American Standard Cadet and budget picks.