Article: 5 things to know before buying a new toilet seat.

Byline: Mary Daniels

"It's not your dad's toilet seat anymore," Brian Pomplun, industry expert, likes to say. Toilet seats have come a long way in the last five years. The next generation of toilet seats offers increased functionality, adds Pomplun, who does a lot of work on product development at Bemis Mfg. Here are some things to be aware of before buying a new seat.

1. Round vs. elongated: Toilet seats come in two sizes: round (16 { inches long) and elongated (18 { inches). Measure your bowl before buying your seat.

2. Wood or plastic? Most seats are made of molded wood or plastic (there is not a distinguishable difference in the temperature ...

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