How to Fix a Loose, Wobbly Toilet Seat for GOOD!

[@skeggjoldgunnr3167]

Okay. I've been a residential repair plumber for over 30 years, never knew this. HA! Every single video of hers I have watched so far; I learned something. This woman is a rockstar, people.

[@isabelae.8743]

Before this video, I have been replacing my toilet seat every few months. I had no idea there was a way to fix it. Thank you so much for the helpful videos! It's so important for us women to learn these life skills! You are awesome!

[@racqueldillard2250]

Leah, I just want to thank you for your fantastic teaching ability (a lost art) and for empowering us with your wisdom, knowledge & encouragement! Thanks to you, I CAN do this!

[@seejanedrill]

yes, you can, Racquel, and thanks for commenting!

[@TheDatadump]

Easy to install, kzbin.infoUgkxjA-hDN2m8_mi0Dg0JD8U6QiArozIAc4I and comfortable. No idea what other people were talking about when they said it was difficult to install or uncomfortable.

[@chandraprevost6511]

I watched 3 videos that told me the same thing I have always done, tighten the bolt. I appreciate your video so much, I am so tired of getting on the toilet and having the seat move, over and over again. Thank you so much. Now, the trick is to find it.

[@carazzie]

I love how you assure and reassure that "you can do this!". Sharing your videos with my sister and anyone else who "does it themselves", because that's all they can afford to do! THANK YOU MANY TIMES OVER! We don't have to live with these annoyances, and we don't have to pay somebody $100 to fix them.

[@seejanedrill]

+carazzie you're very welcome, and thanks for writing!

[@thebewitchinghour831]

I am forever tightening my mom’s toilet seat for her. Not only does it move but it stays sideways as well. I’ll definitely look for this kit. Thank you as always!

[@Kat31hay]

This was just the repair I needed. Thank you for walking me through the steps.

[@kevineast8347]

8 years later and this ladys videos still rocking people's world! I mean unrocking 😂

[@DJDevon3]

I really enjoy your videos. Your words are concise with a happy attitude. The only thing I don't like is many times it seems as if you are teaching a child. To a guy it's a little off putting but it does keep all of your videos female and kid friendly which is a demographic most youtubers don't cater to. I can respect that. It's like watching Mr.Rodgers do DIY repairs. Your extremely friendly and positive attitude have me as a subscriber. For some reason I feel happier after watching your videos. :)

[@seejanedrill]

+DJDevon3 Hi DJ, I get what you are saying, and I appreciate the positive frame that you put it in. I'm glad you are here! :)

[@bryant2165]

+DJDevon3 I agree with all that you say but I am a guy and find the teaching and simple presentation a help for allowing me to look at the fixes in a different light and it gives me new ideas and inspiration at times. It is for this reason that when I am doing a home or mechanical repair I talk it out with my wife when I am stymied or mental blocked even though she thinks she has no mechanical mind, (I disagree!), she can give me fresh insight to my problem and it is amazing how many times she comes up with great solutions and ideas.

[@moogie3111]

Wow. I LOVE her voice, it's friendly and confident. It's a "you can do this, see, it's simple" voice. I'm subscribing, now.

[@stephenpetrie7576]

Wow Australian toilet seats attach very differently.We have no Philips head end on the bolt.Our bolts are either attached to the hinge or cam shaped heads that lock down in the seat so they can fit multiple size bases.Good vid, love that angle for the bottom of the bolt.

[@toniterry550]

You just saved my sanity! I have tightened over and over and a week later, it's loose again. Thank you!!! Will follow you from now on!

[@susiekinsable]

You are my go-to coach on home repairs. I have vacation rental properties that I manage myself and you've saved me from a couple of handyman calls now. Thank you!

[@seejanedrill]

+Susan Karlshoej you're very welcome, Susan, I'm glad to be of help!

[@ladonnaantoinette9476]

Thank you! I knew I needed a rubber seal to fix this issue for my disabled client it’s a real hazard! I didn’t know the language for parts or that this kit existed! Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@darrellmount7020]

I just want to thank you for all the videos and good advice !!

[@seejanedrill]

+darrell mount you're very welcome!

[@bettybandyk]

I used a thicker double stick I already had. But not for this type of mount. Time will tell.

[@bigbassmann]

Yet another great tip. I will certainly be buying one of those kits, never knew they existed until seeing your video. I have tightened and re-tightened toilet seat bolts more times than I care to think about. Thanks Leah.

[@seejanedrill]

+bigbassmann you're welcome, bigbassman, and thanks! :)

[@annmarie9085]

YESSS!!!! I was sooo frustrated; no matter how tight the screws were; it still slid!!! Thanks to YOU, I went to Lowe's and bought the Toilet Tightening Kit, and it works!!!! It made my day!!! All you really need are those washers. Thank you!!!!!!

[@fgiraffe8751]

Every household issue I encounter I hope that you have covered it! Thank you!!!

[@CallowXayne]

I've seen these on-line but wasn't sure how they worked. Thanks.

[@esmeraldareal312]

Does this work on any kind of toilet seat such as plastic or wood? Apparently my apartment complex doesn’t know how to fix this problem because They’ve been up here twice. I love how you gave specific details for example, put the narrow side up!!! That kind of info is often left out of instructions!! Thank you!!

[@annabanana0414]

8 years later and still helping! Thank you!!

[@fatboyshadetree5139]

Was sitting on mine and about had a heart attack when it shifted. Googled how to fix it and your video was first. Thanks for the help. I am gonna go fix it and not die while pooping.

[@MacAutoDiag]

TMI

[@Goonies-xh3qr]

Thanks, I never knew these rubber washer kits existed! I was ready to risk breaking the porcelain tightening the problem bolt too much!

[@schadowolf]

I have never heard of these. You are a wealth of information and present it so well!

[@toy5073]

Omg thank you so much. You have no idea how much I needed this video.

[@patherman5861]

Thank you. Your video was easy to follow. I have even bought new toilet seats trying to fix the problem of the loose toilet seat. Never knew I only needed a $5 kit! Thanks

[@a11s10h08]

Just fixed mine...hallelujah!!! No more trying to balance in one place...thank you!!! 🙏☺😘💕

[@rayc1503]

I really enjoy watching you videos. Love and respect from the uk. Stay blessed always 😊

[@PlusBones]

SWEET!! Just saved my like $30 from replacing the seat. Thank you for all your EXTREMELY HELPFUL guides.

[@seejanedrill]

+Youbones you're very welcome. Glad you liked it!

[@AdyB2008]

Really clear and helpful! Thank you very much! Super easy to follow and full of encouragement!

[@moogie3111]

OH MY GOODNESS!!! I had forgotten how to remove this toilet seat, I wasn't sure if I was going to break it if I popped the top. There are soooo many toilets in my life that need this fix!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@JrMeRcEr100]

Great teacher! (one detail - looking at your specific toilet seat, the cap is actually designed to release the seat via 'twisting the cap', not popping the cap off. NOTE: the top of your cap has a left/right arrow denoting remove/install directions. But if popping off the cap does not break any plastic - DOUBLE GOOD!)

[@Laffingrl]

I had to adapt your instructions in order for it to work with my Ginsey kit plus a tip from another video to make it work. I had to insert the rubber washers on the inside top instead of from under the toilet bowl.

[@NancyTroutman]

Thank you for this video. I purchased the washer kit from Amazon and was able to do it myself. I also realized how simple it would be to install a new toilet seat.

[@seejanedrill]

that's great, Nancy, glad it worked out!

[@rananamc]

So glad this video came through my email. It never occurred to my husband and I that it was such an easy solution. He's at wits end on the verge of putting in a new toilet since he's struggled at our new house. We're homeowners for 15 plus years, & neither of us had experienced this before. Doh!

[@seejanedrill]

+Renee Curry hi Renee, glad it was helpful! :)

[@trishlal6434]

Thank you Leah! This is great and not overwhelming!!!

[@victoriacervantes9239]

Thank you, Leah!! I’d been so annoyed with the toilet seat before watching your instructional video. You’re right, I did it! :)🎉

[@SandiRose2008]

Finally! The Answer! My toilet seat needs tightening as we speak. I'm so tired of it. I'm going to the store first thing tomorrow.

[@seejanedrill]

+SandiRose27 great, Sandi, glad it was helpful!

[@LisyCO]

Unbelievable, I got tired of my toilet seat pinching me when it slid sometime, so I just spent $16 for a new toilet seat. And guess what, it did the same thing the old one did. So, I'm convinced this should do the trick. Wish I'd seen this first. Thank you so so so much. Genius!

[@janer5776]

Thank you for this detailed video! Was all very helpful!

[@dianewest5808]

I have this kit & installed it exactly like this. It held very tight for about a month. It then started getting looser & looser & now I’m right back where I started!

[@theINQBS]

Ditch this crappy plastic SHIT! Get the hardware in stainless and get Nylock nuts and apply a little loctite and then you won’t be doing this again.

[@dandandandan97]

*It fit perfectly on my Kohler bowl and **Looks.Luxury** was very easy to install. The easy close is terrific.*

[@belindamarks648]

i like your explanation and patient way you demonstrate . Glad I found your video.. thank you

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, Belinda, glad you found us too! Welcome to our channel.

[@nancyabrams7795]

Awesome!!!! Thank you, I cannot wait to try this.

[@Toyz3578]

This was great! I ordered my kit off Amazon thank you

[@michaeldiehl2458]

Honestly I didn't think I would find a video for my problem that I am having with my toilet seat but I decided to give it a shot and I can tell I ain't the only one who has this problem. Thank you

[@WilliamJPrah]

Here's a nice compliment! You always know a great professional, when they can explain things the way you do, AND make it look so easy! Handy Handy Handy! :-)

[@Candoit2]

Great video and information! Thank you so very much for sharing. You solved my problem! Keep the ideas coming with your money saving ideas!

[@alenag1866]

Who else is currently sitting on their toilet bowl and decide to Google the fix and now you're here???

[@iv3zaj]

Lmao you got me

[@marjs29]

Thank you so much for this tip. Just yesterday I had to tighten the bolts of the "new" toilet. It's getting to be a pain to have to tighten the bolts every other week. You are making me so smart, lol.

[@seejanedrill]

+marjs29 :)

[@joysblues]

YOU are the WOMAN!!! Excellent video. I'm subscribing to you!!!

[@mukwah1111]

Fantastic! My house now has a good quality heavy toilet seat and I don't have the jiggling seat problem but it's good to know about this because I will be moving. It seems to me that when it's a lightweight cheap seat - it wobbles and jiggles. Thanks very much !

[@seejanedrill]

+mukwah1111 you're welcome, good luck with your move!

[@AThike]

God bless you little heart! Thank you so much!

[@rexdove1051]

I haven't seen that product out yet but I'm gunna look for it! love ya videos!!

[@Barbiegirlfan68]

I have people in my house who like to "Slide" in to home plate! I will try this because everything else hasn't. Will let you know how it works, Thanks!

[@Captleemo]

I have seen ads for those kits recently but didn't realize that they included bushings. I am going to get one of those kits as there is nothing worse than a loose terlet seat when your pinchin a loaf.

[@seejanedrill]

+Lee Mullen :)

[@ideasonline23]

Thank you 😊

[@thurisaz20]

This was so easy! Thank you!

[@robertkampen1693]

To echo what many viewers here have already said...LOVE the videos! I'm a first time homeowner, and as much as I like to consider myself "handy", I'm really not. That said however, if I can see it, repeat what I saw, I can do it!.

[@seejanedrill]

+Robert Kampen :)

[@Laffingrl]

Do they come in different size washers with this kit ? Mine appear too small for the seat. What is the UPC # on your Ginsey kit Leah ?

[@AlteredAmygdala]

I wish you would have shown what the under side looked like once you tightened it...Thank you for the info tho, have had this problem for years...

[@amirhouseingholinia2023]

Thanks for your great tip as usual. Never thought there is such a useful thing

[@seejanedrill]

+Amirhousein Hazratifar you're welcome, and thanks for commenting!

[@Duffinhusterr]

Thanks!!

[@paulyates2548]

hi Leah sorry to be a pain in the neck but this video is the closest I could get to my problem.have you done a video on how to replace a toilet siphon that won't flush. like I said sorry to be a pain.

[@TheScratchOffKing]

Thanks Jane!!!!

[@Jewelznme]

I've asked my husband to tighten the toilet seat many times and it keeps coming loose. So I'm doing it myself thanks to you! Heading to the hardware store right now.

[@seejanedrill]

Good luck Julie

[@MultiSas123]

Do u know the name of the product? I can’t find this at Home Depot and the guys said no need for it…

[@annschmitthausler423]

You rock thank you no more falling off the seat

[@squirrelattackspidy]

How long did it last before the seat got loose again?

[@tloversk]

THANK YOU! This worked perfectly to fix my wiggly toilet seat.

[@johnmendoza1713]

Learned something new today thanks

[@seejanedrill]

you're very welcome, John!

[@stellaSOreal]

THANK YOU!!!!!

[@denverblondy]

I got one of these thank you so much! It solves the problem. No more ass sliding around LOL for real.

[@denverblondy]

Also, you are my new best friend LOL anytime I need to do anything around my place I'm coming here. You've got your stuff figured out all kinds of good hacks.

[@billlarrabee9436]

No you can't find this kit at any hardware store or even at Lowes or Home Depot. They do not have it in their inventory either.

[@NikkiNardelli]

Single mom here, and I must say this video is so helpful thank you!!

[@j.w.7608]

Hi i have a question; what does it mean if you've had to do this routine multiple times? spanning over a few months id say

[@seejanedrill]

Did you use a kit ?

[@3DPrintandModeling]

Great info from you as always, thanks!

[@seejanedrill]

+RiverRat you're welcome, and thanks!

[@joyparker5092]

thanks..love your videos

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, Joy!

[@sab605]

Thank you for all the tips. I have two problems and hopefully you can give me some much needed advice. I just purchased an American standard toilet one month ago and the flapper does not always come down when flushed and the toilet keeps on running? Problem #2, One of the plastic bolts is striped on the toilet seat and I can not get the bolt to unscrew from the toilet as I want to get a different toilet seat. I have a very small bathroom, my house was built in 1938 and I do not have enough room to lay on the floor and attempt to unscrew the bolt from the bottom of the toilet seat. Any ideas on both problems? I really do not want to destroy the new toilet seat if I do not have to do so. Thank you in advance for any possible ideas, Steve

[@seejanedrill]

You can take a hack saw and cut off the plastic bolts. As for the flapper, since flappers are relatively inexpensive, I would purchase a new one and install it.

[@sab605]

Thank you very much for responding. Your videos have really helped me with home repairs. Have a good day. Steve

[@annmarie9085]

Instead of trying to unscrew it from the top with a screwdriver, can't you turn the "wing nut" from the underside of the screw?

[@jean-mikail7207]

thanks

[@MultiSas123]

Is it possible to buy the washers?

[@elizabethonofre7368]

Where have you bought the item ? I don't find it anywhere on Net. 😟

[@ralflangenheim8684]

I want to take you home with me. So well done on so many levels. Thank you!

[@russwilson7102]

Levels?

[@AB-ye7bw]

Very Very nice 👍! My next project 12/25/2020

[@brooksrowlett2494]

These are NOT working on my seats. What do you di if they don’t solve the problem?

[@monicaandaverde5922]

you r so awsome! I love your videos they r informative and easy to follow! thanks

[@seejanedrill]

+Monica Andaverde you're welcome, Monica, and thanks!

[@katherinecorrell4817]

Ah, thank you sooooooooo much!

[@tc7150]

Thank you! I thought I'd have to shell out big $$ for a special toilet seat or something. Your video has saved my sanity and my wallet lol

[@MrMiner5605]

enjoy your videos, keep them coming.

[@seejanedrill]

+rick macbeth thanks, Rick!

[@julianasabina1882]

You are awesome!

[@tomconti2903]

gonna try this out soon.

[@seejanedrill]

+tom conti great!

[@ox0missmelissa0xo]

* I LOVE these videos! Very educational, informative and helpful! From now on, I'm just gonna come hit up this channel, versus asking my boyfriend. 👍🏼👍🏼 Thank you! Keep these awesome videos-a-comin please! 👋🏼

[@seejanedrill]

+ox0missmelissa0xo thanks, Miss Melissa, glad you like our channel! :)

[@belindamarks648]

managed to do it, with confidece thank you

[@seejanedrill]

You did it....way to go! :)

[@leahfedorowych9734]

Can you list the product name please

[@derrickbarber9958]

So how do you put the toilet nut back on then once you take it off of the tool when you're using it to tighten up the nut

[@SHADOWATOIF]

holy smokes,you`ve done it again lia. very helpfull.

[@seejanedrill]

+SHADOWATOIF :)

[@Bageera63]

Thank you! I had no idea such a thing existed.

[@seejanedrill]

you're very welcome!

[@Bageera63]

I found this kit at L****. I fixed that wiggly toilet seat last Saturday. It worked great! Easy peasy. No more wiggly seat. A whole lot cheaper than replacing the seat. Thanks again!

[@BuildingAffordable]

You don't show the brand, and I have not found this at Lowes, Home Depot or Ace.

[@BuildingAffordable]

Charming

[@jess_or_jessica]

I seriously had no idea the toilet seat was connected under the toilet lol. My mind was blown when I looked under my toilet & saw the bolts 😅 thanks for this video. Super helpful 👍

[@QueenGail]

Ok, it’s been 6 years since this video came out, I hope they still make and I can find this item