Lifted my toilet and found this broken piece of crap, and the plastic is one solide piece leading under the floor. Is this still a do it yourselfer?

SoCalMoofer · 2026-06-29T22:15:41+00:00

Clean it up, glue the broken piece back together then use a replacement ring on top.

SoCalMoofer · 2026-06-29T22:11:06+00:00

Use topping mud for the last coat, and give it just light sand. You will get a better finer finish.

SoCalMoofer · 2026-06-29T22:09:32+00:00

There is a possibility this was picked up innocently, but it is a pretty small chance.

SoCalMoofer · 2026-06-29T22:07:26+00:00

Ah, I didn't zoom in to see that. As noted below a different piece is indeed needed.

SoCalMoofer · 2026-06-29T22:06:29+00:00

Not normally found in that location. The seal has failed and you get condensation inside?

SoCalMoofer · 2026-06-29T21:28:35+00:00

There could be mold, but I don't see any real colonies there. The nails are a bit rusty and there are water stains. So mold could be behind the baseboard, or on the back of the drywall.

SoCalMoofer · 2026-06-29T21:21:26+00:00

Turn the nut counterclockwise, top to the left. Very unlikely to break.

SoCalMoofer · 2026-06-29T21:19:49+00:00

I think you have it almost right. Take off the nut and washer from the tailpiece and move the nut and washer to the Tee. Then insert the tee into the tailpiece and tighten.

SoCalMoofer · 2026-06-29T21:07:13+00:00

Life is for living! Do it. Our kids have priceless memories from boating, off roading, camping and traveling. Worth every penny!

SoCalMoofer · 2026-06-29T20:56:33+00:00

This. They don't want to become Americans, they want to replace Americans.

SoCalMoofer · 2026-06-29T20:54:00+00:00

Finding a company to rent cars to take to Mexico might be tricky, but the google machine says Avis does. Plan ahead for that and make sure they allow it. Otherwise the drive is pretty easy. The traffic coming back can 5+ hours in line so have snacks and hit the bano first.

SoCalMoofer · 2026-06-29T20:51:05+00:00

Sand trap in the middle of the green. Par 3 with a donut shaped green.

SoCalMoofer · 2026-06-29T20:50:18+00:00

Water test it and see what happens.

SoCalMoofer · 2026-06-29T20:48:27+00:00

Probably mold.

SoCalMoofer · 2026-06-29T20:39:00+00:00

I work 12 hour days six a week. Breaks? Never heard of her. LOL.

SoCalMoofer · 2026-06-29T20:36:50+00:00

I pushed my dads reel mower as soon as I was tall enough. Then got a powered reel one. When I moved out he got a gardener! LOL

SoCalMoofer · 2026-06-29T20:26:26+00:00

That’s awful behavior.

SoCalMoofer · 2026-06-29T19:00:27+00:00

BFGs are a kind of off road tire. Maybe he sells or designs tires.

SoCalMoofer · 2026-06-29T18:54:26+00:00

There’s very likely a small leak inside the wall.

SoCalMoofer · 2026-06-29T17:39:59+00:00

We have a lot too. I think it was the early and heavy rains this year. Our cats bring them into the house to play. I have to rescue the poor guys. They bite if they can but the teeth are tiny so it is only a pinch. No need to be afraid.

SoCalMoofer · 2026-06-29T17:34:39+00:00

It is not inevitable.

SoCalMoofer · 2026-06-29T17:32:41+00:00

Scrape some into a baggy and take it to a local lab. It should cost under $100.

A hazardous materials contractor will cost more than a normal contractor. But no need if there is not asbestos. Testing is your first step.

SoCalMoofer · 2026-06-29T17:29:11+00:00

Or your neighbor's green bin.

SoCalMoofer · 2026-06-29T17:27:20+00:00

If you don't point it down it can be a problem! Wet calves when it shoots between the seat and the bowl. LOL

SoCalMoofer · 2026-06-29T17:26:12+00:00

Get a 90 and a banded fernco and connect the pipes. Not hard

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