ORLANDO, Fla. – Destiny’s toilet seat was peeling and stained (ewwww!) – so I showed her how to remove it and replace it. A lot of people think an old seat means getting a new toilet, but ...

How to replace a toilet seat. If tightening the bolts or replacing damaged parts doesn’t work, it might be time to replace your toilet seat. If the hinge is broken, it’s time to replace the ...

Unless it's broken, how often you plan on replacing your toilet seat is entirely up to you. "Sure, they can become worn or discolored over time," says Charley Pugh, the head of local services at ...

“In general, a toilet will outlast the toilet seat several times over,” says Little. “You should expect to replace a toilet seat every five years or so, depending on usage.

Modern toilet seats have quick-release buttons under the lid, where it’s attached to the bowl. You push these outwards at the same time and pull up to lift the seat free. Have an old towel on your ...

Remove the toilet seat. In most cases, the first step to removing a toilet seat is to pop up the two little covers at the back of the seat to expose the bolt heads.