
Bathrooms
From tiny remodels to spa-like custom-builds, find your inspiration for your next bathroom project here.
3 Quick Plumbing Fixes Under Pressure
Plumbing problems can quickly get out of hand. Here's what you can do to get leaks and other issues under control while you wait for the pros.
Master Bath as a Grown-Up Getaway
Relocating the master bath away from the kid zone allows for a spacious, light-filled master-suite retreat
How to Unclog a Bathroom Sink
Is your bathroom sink not draining? Here's everything you need to know to unclog hair, toothpaste, and other gunk from a slow-draining sink.
How To Add an Overflow to a Bathtub
Overflows make your bathtub safer and follow the latest codes. Learn more about how to install an overflow on an older tub for peace-of-mind.
How To Add a Shower to a Freestanding Tub
Want to add a showerhead to your freestanding tub? Follow this step-by-step guide for everything you need to know to take on this project.
How to Repair a Leaking Toilet
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains what may be causing a leaky toilet and possible solutions
How To Turn a Plain Sink into a Cedar Vanity
Learn how to use common cedar to transform an inexpensive sink into a charming bathroom vanity in this step-by-step guide.
Everything You Need to Know to Repair a Cast-Iron Toilet Flange
This Old House plumbing and heating expert, Richard Trethewey, demonstrates how to replace a badly corroded cast-iron flange.
Everything You Need to Know To Repair a Noisy Toilet
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates one way to fix a noisy toilet by installing a new flush valve.
How To Install a Basement Bathroom
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to rough-in the drainpipes for a basement bathroom.
How To Install an Anti-Scald Shower Valve
Learn how to replace a three-handle shower valve with an anti-scald valve from This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.
How to Install a New Toilet
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Cheyenne, Wyoming, to help a homeowner install a new toilet
How To Replace a Vessel Sink with a Self-Rimming Sink
Learn how to switch out one type of sink to another with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.
How To Turn a Wooden Dresser Into a Bathroom Vanity
This Old House master carpenter Norm Abram shows how to turn a wooden dresser into a new vanity step by step in this guide.
9 Easy Updates to a Builder-Grade Bathroom
In this article, we’ll explore nine easy updates that can transform your builder-grade bathroom into a stylish and personalized space.
How to Replace a Clogged Shower Valve
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey replaces a clogged shower valve that would not allow hot water into the shower
What's Their Story? Cast-Iron Tub Feet
Furniture-like bathtub feet were most elaborate in the 1890s—the peak of the Victorian era
5 Universal Design Ideas for Your Bathroom
A few universal design strategies can make your bathroom safe and accessible for the whole family. Learn about each of them with our experts.
Universal Design Master Bath Redo
Reworking a cramped master bath for accessibility allows everyone room to move
5 Essentials for a Blissful Bath
Fill up the soaker and relax with these stress-free product picks
Blogger Before and After: From '70s to Showstopper
This blogger left no surface of her guest bathroom untouched. See how this DIYer's dream came together in only six weeks.
3 Tips for Tackling a Small-Bathroom Redo
Get the look of a full makeover in your bath without the cost of one
Choosing Tile for Reselling Your Home: Timeless vs. Trendy
Selling your home in the future? Here's how to make informed tile choices that can up your resale value and attract buyers.
5 Ways Mosaic Tile Makes a Small Bathroom Look Bigger
Five ways to use mosaic tiles to make your usually small and cramped bathroom feel bigger without breaking the budget.
How to Perfectly Wainscot a Bathroom in Just A Few Steps
Wainscoting is a gorgeous way to add class to any bathroom, and it's easier than you may think to DIY. Read on to find out how.
19 Budget Friendly Bath Updates
Put some wow in your washroom with these clever, affordable makeover ideas, starting at just $4
What Is It? | Black Ball with Red Legs
Landscape contractor Roger Cook asks Kevin O'Connor, Tom Silva, and Richard Trethewey to guess what this black rod with red bristles might be
Life-Changing Tips for a More Organized Home
From your entryway to your bathroom to your bedroom, this guide presents over 30 tips from experts on how to keep your home organized.
Half Baths Full of Style
In this article, we'll explore various ways to infuse style into your half bath, from eye-catching patterns to clever storage solutions.
23 Savvy and Inspiring Small Bath Designs
From clever storage to optical illusions, our experts provide 23 small bath design ideas to maximize your room's visual and physical space.
How To Replace a Pedestal Sink Pop-Up Assembly
Learn how to replace a pedestal sink pop-up assembly with our video and guide.
How to Refinish a Claw-Foot Tub
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to save an old, but elegant, cast-iron bathtub.