Q: Dear Ed: Because I’ve had hip surgery, I cannot bend down low without the risk of dislocating my hip. We had to get a “raised” toilet seat. Being up a little higher is a lot more comfortable. My ...

Q: Hello 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 ...

Dear Ed: We’re in the market for a new toilet, and I’ve noticed that some toilets are called “comfort height.” I assume they are different than a standard toilet, but I’m a little confused. Can you ...

Q: Due to bad knees and getting older, I find it difficult to stand up after using my lower toilet at home. I’m sure this is an issue many other people can relate to. Do they make chair-height toilets ...

Q: Dear Ed: Recently my elderly mom needed a new toilet and a comfort height toilet was installed. But it’s a little too high for her. Can you please add some advice about preparing first to see if a ...

Dear Bill: Higher toilets are sometimes called comfort height toilets for good reason. Basically, they sit about 2 inches higher than a standard toilet. Even though that sounds like a small change, ...

Why size matters: Rough-in measurements, bowl shape, and seat height can determine comfort, accessibility, and whether your toilet will even fit in the space. Flush and efficiency: Different flush ...

Q: Dear Ed Del Grande: Because I've had hip surgery, I cannot bend down low without the risk of dislocating my hip. We had to get a "raised" toilet seat. Being up a little higher is a lot more ...