BEFORE & AFTER: How to Install a Toilet Yourself - Thrift Diving

The wall stencil in this bathroom can be found here: http://bit.ly/pretty-stencil (affiliate link). Our toilet was too small and short and I wanted to install a toilet that was higher and at a more comfortable height. Removing and installing a toilet is an easy DIY project that a homeowner can do in 1-2 hours (or less) by themselves, depending on the weight of the toilet. Watch this video and learn how to make your toilet installation go smoothly. A big thanks for American Standard for sponsoring the complimentary toilet for this tutorial! ****NOTE: In the video, I caulked the toilet. I have not caulked other toilets, but I decided to caulk this one per instructions in a Handyman article that suggested it. Many have noted NOT to caulk so that leaks can easily be detected. I would agree now, years later, that I would likely not caulk again. Skip the caulk. And there have been no leaks, by the way. ;) //MATERIALS// (affiliate links included) American Standard Toilet: https://thriftdiving.com/toilet Bucket with a cup for removing excess water Gloves Towels Screwdriver Waxless toilet seal - https://homedepot.sjv.io/e5qmZ Wax toilet seal (optional) - https://homedepot.sjv.io/qLAPq Ratchet and socket wrench (optional) Hack saw (optional, for removing rusted bolts or cutting down long bolts) //BATHROOM WEEK// Catch up with my other bathroom videos! How to Paint a Bathtub and Clean It -- Does It Last?? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYb-tCaeTh0 Half-Bathroom Makeover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlLOCL447Gg&t=200s How to Paint a Bathroom Vanity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMP-wryjIbs //PROJECT GALLERY// Check out my Project Gallery: https://thriftdiving.com/projects?utm_campaign=Social-Media&utm_medium=Description&utm_source=YouTube //SUBSCRIBE// Subscribe to my mailing list for 5 additional freebies: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribe?utm_campaign=Social-Media&utm_medium=Description&utm_source=YouTube *************** BLOG: https://thriftdiving.com EMAIL: serena@thriftdiving.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thriftdiving PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/thriftdiving INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thriftdiving TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/thriftdiving SNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/add/thriftdiving THRIFT DIVING TEE-SHIRTS: https://thriftdiving.com/shop *************** MAILING ADDRESS: Serena Appiah P.O. Box 463 Spencerville, MD 20858