Although a porcelain throne can last at least 15 years, the seat attached to it typically does not. The average toilet seat lasts just 5 to 7 years before it cracks, begins to shift noticeably (and ...

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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 that’s not ...