Most DIY fixes such as plunging the toilet, augering the toilet or clearing the vent stacks, are inexpensive and effective. A flange plunger costs $5 to $10 and a toilet auger costs $10 to $20.

Dear Ed: I plan to remodel our master bathroom. With this fresh start, I have an issue that has followed me most of my life that hopefully we can solve. I’m very tall and would like to install a ...

As an alternative, the expert recommends the American Standard toilet, priced at $189. One commenter praised the recommended brand: “American standard tall toilet with elongated bowl. best ...