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Three days of heavy rain last week had me stuck indoors with nothing to do but finally research something I've been putting off — adding a bidet to the main bathroom. My house is older and the bathroom fixtures are original, so I'm a little nervous about making changes without breaking something. I've watched a few videos and it looks manageable, but I want to make sure I understand the full process before I start disconnecting things.

I have an older-style toilet with a standard shut-off valve on the wall behind it. Is there anything I should know before buying a bidet attachment or seat? I don't know whether to go with a simple spray attachment or an electric washlet-style seat, and I'm not sure if my setup will handle either type. Any guidance on the steps involved and what to expect would be really appreciated.…more

Found a bidet seat I really like — it has a heated seat, warm-water wash, and a warm-air dryer — but now I'm second-guessing whether my bathroom is even wired for it. The only outlet in that bathroom is on the wall beside the vanity mirror, which is a good four or five feet from the toilet. I don't want to buy something and then find out I need a major electrical project just to plug it in.

Is a standard bathroom outlet enough, or does a bidet seat need its own dedicated circuit? And is it a problem that mine is GFCI-protected — does that interfere with anything? Would love to know what to look for before I pull the trigger on this purchase.…more

My toilet tank is doing something strange — it's constantly wet and dripping on the outside, even though I can't find any cracks or loose connections. At first I thought it was a slow leak from somewhere, but when I dry it off with a towel the moisture just comes right back within an hour or so, even without anyone flushing it. The floor around the base of the toilet is starting to feel damp too, which has me worried.

The toilet came with the house when we bought it a few months back, so I don't know its full history. A neighbor mentioned it might just be 'sweating' but I'm not sure what that means or if it's actually something I need to fix. Is this a real problem and what's causing it?…more