4 Toilet Mistakes That Make Getting Up Harder Every Year

Want my complete bathroom planning guide for free If you've started using the sink counter to push yourself off the toilet, your toilet is probably too low — and that setup is trying to tell you something. I'm Graham Holt, a home builder and remodeler, and in this video I walk you through the four toilet mistakes I would fix in an older bathroom, plus what the right fix actually costs. We cover: - Why the standard 15-inch toilet is a problem, and why comfort height helps - The clearance requirements you need to meet (and the IRC minimums) - The missing push-off support that makes every stand-up harder - Why you should never pick a bowl shape without measuring I'll also compare a raised seat versus a new toilet, and recap the key numbers so you can plan before you spend a dollar. Getting up shouldn't get harder every year — a few inches make all the difference. 0:00 Four toilet mistakes to fix 0:29 Mistake 1: The standard 15-inch toilet 1:59 Why comfort height helps 3:38 Mistake 2: Clearance requirements 5:17 Meeting the IRC minimums 6:29 Mistake 3: No push-off support 8:30 Mistake 4: Bowl shape without measuring 9:35 Raised seat vs new toilet 11:10 Recap and key numbers 12:07 Free ebook offer #toiletheight #comfortheight #bathroomremodel #aginginplace #homeimprovement #accessiblebathroom