Normally, we'd pay a professional, but — given the circumstances — currently we loath bringing a stranger into the house. Likewise, finding anyone willing to go into a stranger's how to replace their toilet may be a problem too.
Is it something I can do myself — with the help from the rest of the household? The current one is by Toto, and we're no longer "in love" with the pricey brand — can I order a different one, or is that likely to increase the amount of work to the point of insurmountable?
For example, will the bolts holding the current bowl fit right into the new one, or is that not at all a given, and we should order the exact same model?
Or is a professional pretty much required anyway and we may just as well get a different design?
Best Answer
Yes you can.
You will just need to remove the bolts that are at the bottom of the bowl and then raise the toilet up. I recommend flushing it first as it'll be lighter. ALso have a trash bag handy. Although you have flushed the toilet, there's usually still some water in it. I recommend one person lift the toilet up and another person put the bag under the bowl to catch any water that may run out.
Then you'll need to scrap the wax ring off of the pipe in the floor.
Then install a new wax ring in the same location as the previous one. Do not press on it.
Then install your new toilet over the bolts and tighten them.