N icholas Conn’s obsession with toilet seats began in 2014, when he was an engineering PhD student at the Rochester Institute of Technology applying for funding to develop in-home medical monitoring ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Anna Wenner If you or a loved one finds it hard to stand up after using the ...

People in the U.S. use a lot of toilet paper—and spend a lot on it, too, more per roll than anywhere else in the world. And researchers expect that number to continue to grow. Throughout the Americas, ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Nancy Redd The average American uses an astounding 141 rolls of toilet paper a ...

This article is part of CNN Underscored’s Earth Week, a weeklong focus on our planet and ways to celebrate and preserve it. We’ll be featuring tips on how to live more sustainably, products to help ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things ...

Even though it’s not a task you look forward to, it’s not really something you can skip. A dirty toilet is not only unsightly, but the bacteria that can grow in it are potentially harmful to your ...

Katie covered all things how-to at CNET, with a focus on Social Security and notable events. When she's not writing, she enjoys playing in golf scrambles, practicing yoga and spending time on the lake ...

Sometimes toilets act up. One common problem your trusty throne can develop is that it always runs. This constant flow of water is a noisy nuisance -- and it's also a money-waster that you'll end up ...

New video of the toilet plume phenomenon aims to reduce health hazards in public restrooms. Until now, scientists have known that toilets emit aerosols, but they haven't been able to see them. These ...

Sarah Klein is a health writer, editor, and certified personal trainer with over a decade of experience in media. She has held editorial positions at LIVESTRONG.com, Health, Prevention, and The ...

When you’re in shopping mode for a new toilet, remember that a large price tag doesn’t guarantee great performance. In our tests of single- and dual-flush toilets, the ones with the top Overall Scores ...