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

New toilet installed in modern, neutral bathroom - Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock Whether you're installing a new toilet or replacing the wax ring on an old toilet, one thing is certain: getting a tight seal ...

Q:We have a toilet with an intermittent floor leak that a double wax ring and a new toilet could not correct. The toilet sits on a slightly uneven slab floor. There hasn't been a leak the 50 years we ...

Adding a wax seal to your toilet is the traditional way to prevent leaking, but is it the best choice for your specific situation? Here's what we know.