Bathrooms
From tiny remodels to spa-like custom-builds, find your inspiration for your next bathroom project here.
10 Stunning Bathroom Paint Colors
Learn what to consider when painting a bathroom and how to choose the right color.
How To Use a Plunger
Learn how to pick out the best plunger and use it properly when you encounter a clog in the bathroom.
How To Clean a Shower Head
Here's how to clean your shower head to keep it performing optimally and bacteria-free.
How To Replace a Tub Drain
Plumbing expert Richard Trethewey shows a homeowner how to replace a bathtub drain when his old 1950s tub stops draining properly.
The 5 Best Bath Towels (2024 Review)
Bath towels should be soft, plush, and fast-drying. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best bath towels on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
Best Over-Toilet Bathroom Organizers of 2023
Over-the-toilet organizers are a convenient way to store your toilet paper, towels, shower products, and other bathroom items. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best over-toilet bathroom organizers on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various furniture stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
The 5 Drain Cleaners (2024 Review)
Drain cleaners clear drain clogs without the hassle of calling a plumber. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best drain cleaners on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
6 Cheap Bathroom Flooring Ideas You Can Use for Your Home
New bathroom flooring can cost as little as $1 per square foot. Read about the pros and cons of cheap bathroom flooring options.
Best Handheld Shower Heads of 2023
Handheld shower heads attach to your shower via a bracket or slide bar and extend via a hose to reach every part of your body. The five best handheld shower heads included in this article are available at various stores and online retailers, including Amazon.
Best Handheld Shower Heads of 2023
Handheld shower heads attach to your shower via a bracket or slide bar and extend via a hose to reach every part of your body. The five best handheld shower heads included in this article are available at various stores and online retailers, including Amazon.
Before and After Bath: Modern Makeover
Annexing adjacent spaces, moving the entry, and upgrading the fixtures and finishes allows a bare-bones en suite bath to become a stylish shared amenity
Step by Step Guide for How to Remove a Bathtub Drain
If you’re looking to replace an old bathtub drain, it’s not difficult to do the job yourself. Read these steps to learn more.
Before and After Bath: A Hall Bathroom Gets a Fresh Look
Easy-access drawers and eye-level cabinet shelves, plus new fixtures and surfaces, add up to a bath that suits users of all ages.
How to Clean Shower Doors
Soap scum, hard water stains, and pesky streaks can all take away from the neat appearance of a glass shower door. We’ll walk you through how to clean shower doors and prevent stains and grime from building up.
How to Replace a Bathroom Faucet
Need to update your bathroom sink faucet? Watch this DIY Smarts as Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates how to replace a bathroom faucet.
American Standard Walk-In Tubs Review
American Standard offers four main types of walk-in tubs to help those with limited mobility enjoy a relaxing bath. We discuss each of these products and show how American Standard walk-in tubs compare to other brands in terms of price and features.
How to Remove Old Grout
If the grout in your kitchen or bathroom is chipped, moldy, or just no longer working for your style, it may be time to replace it.
How To Choose the Right Grout for Tile Installation
This guide will help you decide which grout type is best for your tile installation. It covers grout types, costs, and applications.
Small Bathroom Layout Ideas That Work and Inspire
Here are four innovative bathroom renovations that made the most of a 100-square-foot space by combining aesthetics and functionality.
Modern Bathroom Sink Fixtures
Looking to give your bathroom a modern makeover? Start with the faucet! Here are some design-savvy ideas to make your bathroom modern and sleek.
How to Clean a Clogged Shower Cartridge
Learn how to clean a clogged shower cartridge with this video and our companion guide.
How to Build a DIY Bathroom Organizer
Build a free-standing bathroom organizer complete with a tilt-out hamper with This Old House DIY expert and House One editor, Jenn Largesse.
How To Build a Three-Tiered Bath Stand
Learn how to build a freestanding bathroom cabinet with open shelving to make your bathroom more functional and stylish.
31 New Kitchen and Bath Products: 2020
Shower some love on your home’s most-frequented spaces with these finds from the annual kitchen and bath industry show. We’ve gathered genius gear guaranteed to improve day-to-day life, whether you fancy a hardworking faucet or crave a cool new fridge.
Read This Before You Redo Your Shower
Looking to redo your shower? From layout to materials and doors, this guide shows you how to turn your shower into a destination.
How to Improve Bathroom Ventilation Problems
This guide has tips on how to fix ventilation issues in your bathroom, especially if your home’s design makes it difficult to fight moisture.
How To Replace Pedestal Sink Parts
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace all the plumbing components in his pedestal sink.
How You Can Clean and Prevent Grout With Homemade Cleaner
In this edition of DIY Smarts, Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva offers cleaning tips on how to get rid of dirty tile grout using only household supplies.
How to Choose a Bathroom Exhaust Fan
Ask This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman discusses new technology for bathroom vent fans.
How to Troubleshoot a Running Toilet
This Old House Plumbing and Heating Expert, Richard Trethewey explains the cause and solution of a dripping toilet
How To Install Vinyl Flooring Over Ceramic Tile Step by Step
Learn what to know before installing vinyl flooring over ceramic tile and get step-by-step instructions for how to do the job correctly.
Removing Silicone Caulk
Tom Silva explains his tried and true method