Bathroom How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our bathroom step-by-step tips & ideas.
A Step by Step Guide for How to Replace a Broken Tile
Cracked tiles are both an eyesore and a hazard. Learn how to replace a broken tile like a pro with our step-by-step guide.
How To Install a Medicine Cabinet
A medicine cabinet can help organize your bathroom and make your daily routines easier. Here's how to install one.
What You Need to Know to Troubleshoot a Leaky Shower
In this video, learn how to detect a leaky shower stall with This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey.
How To Replace a Shower Pan
In this guide, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows you how to replace a shower pan.
How To Install a Towel Warmer
Learn how to install a towel warmer that uses your hot water heating system to bring a little more luxury to your morning routine.
How To Fix a Running Toilet
This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows us how to diagnose and fix a running toilet.
Everything You Need To Know To Install a Tub Grab Bar
In this how-to video, learn to create a safer bath by installing a grab bar with this old house general contractor Tom Silva
Common Plumbing Issues: How to Fix a Wobbly Toilet and Stuck Faucet Handle
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner handle two very common plumbing issues.
How to Refinish a Cast-Iron Tub
In this how-to video, This Old House host Kevin O'Connor reveals tub-refinishing techniques
How To Repair a Pressure-Assisted Toilet
Pressure-assisted toilets have unique problems and repairs. This step-by-step guide provides a fix for a common problem.
How to Vent a Bathroom Fan
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva provides an escape for bathroom moisture
Everything You Need to Know to Replace a Wall Tile
Do you have a broken or cracked tile on your bathroom wall? Learn how to replace it yourself with This Old House's Joe Ferrante.
2 Sinks + 2-Person Shower = 1 Happy Couple
Tired of fighting for shower time and bathroom space, this couple created an open, light-filled bath addition that makes simultaneous morning rituals a breeze
Loosening a Stuck Faucet Nut
Stuck nuts are common to find when replacing a faucet. Our experts share how to loosen them and break through friction, rust, and lime.
4 Half Bath Design Sketches
Almost as anachronistic as the formal dining room, the powder room is evolving. It's becoming a specialist: the home-office bath, the work-out bath, and more
Before You Buy a Bath Sink
With more materials and styles than ever, bath sinks have never looked better. Here's what you need to know before you buy.
How to Install a Bathroom Vent Fan
It's the best way to expel moisture-laden air and odors, and we have step-by-step instructions for adding a bathroom ceiling vent fan.
Bathtub Tile Surround: Installation in 7 Steps
Learn the time and costs required to tile a tub surround with ceramic tiles, including step-by-step instructions on installation.
How to Lay a Vinyl Tile Floor and Cut Tiles to Size
A vinyl tile floor is durable, affordable, and perfect for several rooms in your house. Read how to install this flooring type in our step-by-step guide.
A Comprehensive Guide to Grout: Texture, Color, and Resistances
Grout comes in a variety of different textures, colors, and resistance levels. Read on to figure out which grout is right for your project.
How to Design Small Baths So They Feel Roomier
Our tips range from the practical—use a pocket door to the psychological—choose one large mirror
How To Install a Toilet
This Old House's recommended method for installing a new toilet or replacing an old one quickly and safely.
How to Install Ceramic Tile Flooring in 9 Simple Steps
Here are simple installation tips on bathroom flooring and floor tile that’ll keep what’s underneath your feet solid and long lasting.
How To Install a Pedestal Sink
Plumbing expert Richard Trethewey shows you how to install a pedestal sink to save space in small bathrooms.
Fixing a Leaky Toilet
Put an end to the gurgles, ripples, and hissing.
Give Your Shower and Tub Their Own Spaces
This step-by-step guide shows how you can create a more versatile bathroom by separating your bathtub and shower.
How To Drill Through Tile With Ease
Drilling through tile without cracking it may seem impossible, but with the right tools and knowledge, it's easy. Learn how from our experts.
Clean Caulking
A neat way to keep your caulk beads tidy
How to Fix a Leaking Toilet
Here’s why your toilet might be leaking at the base and how to fix it to prevent costly structural damage.
Fixing a Worn-Out Tub Surround
Make an old tub surround look brand new by installing durable, easy-to-maintain solid surfacing in your bathroom.
Bath Sinks: Twice as Nice
Adding a second sink to your bathroom vanity can give you and your family more space. Our guide covers what you should consider when adding a second sink.
How To Update Your Showerhead: A Complete Guide
Replacing your old showerhead is an easy home repair. This guide will help you select and install a new one that suits your home's needs.