Although a porcelain throne can last at least 15 years, the seat attached to it typically does not. The average toilet seat lasts just 5 to 7 years before it cracks, begins to shift noticeably (and ...

When it comes to cleaning the bathroom, the toilet is probably everyone's least favorite area to tackle. But cleaning the toilet is one of the most important bathroom cleaning chores because it can ...

Step into the bathroom with us for a minute, please, and answer this question: When was the last time you changed your toilet seat? While we’re sure your bathroom has a regular cleaning schedule ...

Keeping the toilet seat lid down before flushing doesn't entirely prevent germ spread, as tiny airborne particles still escape. While it reduces visible splashes and can prevent items from falling in, ...

Some home repair tasks give you a bit of wiggle room. Stained carpet is a bummer, but it doesn’t require an immediate renovation. Dulled paint could benefit from a fresh coat, but no one will be hurt ...

File this one under “Studies We Wish Had Let Us Remain Ignorant.” Scientists at the University of Arizona decided to investigate whether closing the toilet lid before flushing reduces ...