
Bathrooms
From tiny remodels to spa-like custom-builds, find your inspiration for your next bathroom project here.
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.
Making Baths Work: A Comprehensive Bathroom Design Guide
Whether you're replacing your sink or remodeling your entire bathroom, check out our guide to learn how to make the most of your space.
Saving a Soggy Shower Wall
When water seeps behind a tiled wall in the bath, some delicate surgery can save the day. Learn how to repair and retile your shower.
Making Your Shower Safer
Antiscald valves installed in tubs and showers maintain safe water temperatures.
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.
Maintaining Ceramic Tile
Renewing tired tile walls only requires a few simple tools—and a little elbow grease. We walk you through the process step by step.
The Facts on Faucets: A Comprehensive Guide
Here's how to tell well-made sink, tub, and shower fittings from the polished pretenders, and shop for your own quality faucets.
Low-Flow Toilets: How They Reduce a Home's Water Use
Using a low flush toilets can help you reduce your water consumption. Here’s a closer look at these water-saving commodes.
How To Smooth Out Rough Tiles: A Comprehensive Guide
Finish off your tile cuts with a simple trick that evens out jagged edges.
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
Caulking a Tub
A few minutes are well spent maintaining a watertight seal
How To Lay Down a Perfect Bead of Caulk for Your Projects
Learn how to use a caulk gun, which type of caulk to use for different projects, and the best tools to assist application and removal.
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.
How to Refinish a Cast Iron Tub
Tub refinishing is far cheaper than buying new, and the results are great.
The Cure for Grout
This simple operation puts a fresh frame around old tiles.
Step by Step Guide to Repairing a Leaky Drain Plug
This helpful guide goes over a quick fix for pop-up drain plugs that lose their watertight seal. Learn how to do the repair yourself.
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.
How To Stop an Indoor Flood in Its Tracks
If a flood starts in your home, you need to act immediately. Follow this guide for tips on how to be prepared and what to do in an emergency.
Aligning PVC Pipe Parts
Pro tips for achieving the perfect joint
Adding Sink Shutoff Valves
Adding a sink shutoff valve is a simple and inexpensive DIY project. Read this guide to learn how to attach straight and angle-stop valves.
Choosing and Installing Radiant Floor Heating Systems
Looking for radiant floor heat to warm your feet this winter? We'll walk you through the different systems and how to install them.
Big Help for a Small Bathroom Remodel
Consider the minimum size and spacing for your toilet, sink, and showers to decide the best layout for your small bathroom.
Bathtub Liner or Refinishing: Which Is Worth It?
Bathtub liners and spray refinishing both give you a new-looking tub without the cost and mess of ripping out the old one.