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How to install a toiletThere are many reasons to replace a toilet. The old toilet could be outdated, a bad color, or use too much water, for example. But actually replacing the toilet is not a daunting task, so there is no reason for not replacing the toilet. Follow along with my how to install a toilet, and maybe you'll find a few tidbits to help with your project of replacing the toilet. 
The first step is to shut off the water. Then flush the old toilet. Next drain the rest of the water from the bowl and tank. I used a readily available turkey baster for this. Most toilets are comprised of two pieces: tank and bowl. They can be separated for an easier removal. The only requirement is to remove the water supply line and the nuts located underneath the bolt covers at the base of the toilet. After removing the nuts the toilet is removed with a little tug. (If a little tug doesn't work, try a bigger tug.) 
I grabbed a clean rag and used that to cover the drain, so no foriegn objects made it down there. Here comes the disgusting part of the project, removing the old wax ring. I used a scraper to remove it and placed it directly in a trash bag. The old bolts are also replaced with new longer ones (that haven't been cut). You don't want to get the new toilet installed and then learn the old bolts are too short. Next the new wax ring is installed after the rag that was blocking the drain is removed. 
Remember you only get one shot at placing the toilet correctly, so take your time and get it right the first time. After installing the toilet, I put all my weight on it, to guarantee a good seal with the wax ring. I tighted the bolts, but not with excessive force so I wouldn't crack the porcelain. I then installed the tank on top of the bowl and connected up the supply line. I turned the shut off valve back to the on position and the tank and bowl started to fill. After the ceremonial test flush, I only had to trim the top of the bolts with a hacksaw. After cutting off the bolts 1/4" above the nuts, I installed the bolt caps that came with the new toilet and this adventure on how to install a toilet was finished. Submit to:
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