Bathrooms
From tiny remodels to spa-like custom-builds, find your inspiration for your next bathroom project here.
How To Build a Medicine Cabinet
A medicine cabinet can improve your bathroom's look and organization. Learn how to build and install one here.
Bath Chandelier Dos and Don'ts
Dress up your bath without creating a safety hazard
How to Replace a Shower Valve
Learn how to replace an old shower valve with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.
Best Bath Before and Afters 2013
You showed us hundreds of charming and relaxing remodeled bathrooms. Now see which ones were finalists in our annual Reader Remodel Contest
Bath With a Current Look Has a Classic Feel
A master bedroom addition makes room for a graceful bath that fuses old and new
How to Upgrade to a Bigger Bath Fan
Switch out to a bigger fan to keep moisture off bathroom walls—without opening a window
A Graphic and Gracious Guest Bath Redo
A homeowner's DIY gut job turns a cave-like two-part bath into an open black-and-white oasis
A Bathroom Adds Light, No Windows Needed
A dark, narrow, divided-in-two bath gets a brightness boost with a more open floor plan and soothing pale finishes
A Bathroom Refresher for $265
Cottage-style wainscoting, custom mirror frames, and bargain-priced fixtures turn a builder's-basic bath into something special
A Bath That's Still Narrow, But Brighter and Airier
Just a few extra feet and some clever reworking give a once hemmed-in space needed elbow room and a clean new look
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Wood-Tone Bathrooms
Wood-rich baths became popular long ago and prevail as a warm and classic option
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Green Bathrooms
This calming hue will turn any old bath into a tranquil retreat
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Colorful Bathrooms
Think outside the typical bathroom colors and opt for one of these bright stunners instead
Create a Glam Hollywood Bath
These readers traded sweat equity for high-end fixtures and finishes that evoke the silvery glitz of 1930s Tinseltown. Here's your ticket to transforming your bath without the movie-star price tag
Steal Ideas From Our Best Bath Before and Afters
Take a trip down memory lane (and get inspired for your own remodel) as we revisit a few TOH bathroom makeover all stars
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Blue Bathrooms
We here at This Old House happen to love blue bathrooms—which is convenient because it's probably the most common bathroom color out there. Here are 16 of our favorites
Ways Your Bathroom Is Making You Sick
The bathroom is one of the worst places in your home for hiding nasty toxins. Learn how to prevent your bathroom from making you sick.
A $705 Powder-Room Revamp
A dingy half bath becomes a fresh, sophisticated space with a DIY concrete- and-glass vanity top and fixtures found at bargain prices
A Dated Bath Gets a Timeless Update
A faded pink bath became a well-organized space with period touches and oceans of blue and white tile
28 Ways to Refresh Your Bath on a Budget
Reviving a tired bathroom needn't require a total overhaul. Learn how to add style and character at an affordable price.
Read This Before You Redo a Bath
Learn what to consider when remodeling your bathroom and how to plan for a successful, cost-effective renovation.
Top 10 Budget Kitchen and Bath Remodels
See how a few thrifty DIYers got the kitchens and bathrooms of their dreams without breaking the bank
How to Create a Modern Bath in a Vintage Style
If you want to add vintage charm to a new washroom or polish to a period one, look to Victorian, Craftsman, and Art Deco designs for inspiration.
Spare Bedroom Becomes Spacious Bath
Relocating the only bath allowed for a claw-foot tub and separate shower, plus a vintage cottage look that matches the house
Best Bath Before and Afters 2011
You showed us your sparkling chic bathrooms. Now see which ones were finalists in our annual Reader Remodel Contest
A Total Bath Redo for $2,238
All new fixtures and finishes transform a scary swamp of a bath into a soothing soaking space fit for a young family
How To Properly Vent a Bathroom
Install a proper ventilation system in your bathroom to reduce moisture and mold. Follow this guide to learn how.
Bathroom Remodel Ideas on a Budget
Looking for a DIY bathroom remodel that won’t break the bank? See how a little bit of creativity and four gallons of paint kept costs way down and transformed this makeshift space.
How To Convert a Toilet to Dual-Flush
This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows how to save water without replacing the toilet.
How To Replace a Bathroom Vanity
Boost your bathroom's style and storage with a new bathroom vanity. Follow this step-by-step guide for everything you need to know.
How To Detect and Fix a Bathroom Leak
This Old House plumbing contractor Richard Trethewey shows how to find and fix bathroom leaks in this video and step-by-step guide.
Bathroom Robe Hooks
These handsome hangers stay poised to handle even your plushest terry wrap or towels while adding a dash of style to any bath