
Bathrooms
From tiny remodels to spa-like custom-builds, find your inspiration for your next bathroom project here.
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
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
13 Relaxing Spa Bath Retreat Ideas For Your Home
Ideas for the zen spa bathroom of your dreams, from the National Kitchen & Bath Association's Design Competition archives
13 Big Ideas for Small Bathrooms
The right colors, lighting, and fixtures will help create the illusion of a roomy bath
Vintage Bath on a Budget
A couple of savvy DIYers share how they created a luxurious, wallet-friendly master bathroom so that you can too
21 Thrifty Ways to Deck Out Your Bath
Here's how to make the most of what you have with creative wall and window treatments, salvage-yard finds, and uncommon storage.
A Ho-Hum Bath Becomes a Handsome Retreat
A bland 1980s bath gets transformed into an elegant retreat with large-scale fixtures that make the room feel more expansive
13 Easy Bathroom Upgrades
Feeling underwhelmed by your bathroom? These 13 bathroom upgrades are great for DIYers who want to spruce up their home.
Fixing Running Toilets and Dripping Faucets
Learn how to perform simple repairs for two of the most annoying kitchen and bath plumbing problems with tools you probably already have.
Creating Major Impact in a Small Bath
One couple used scaled-down fixtures and a blast of color to upgrade their shoe-box bath
Bath Tile Design Ideas
The right tile can change the look and feel of a bathroom. If you can't decide what you want, take a look at some of these great designs.
Installing a Bathroom Vent Fan
Putting in bathroom ventilation is one of the most requested retrofits, and it only requires a day's work.
How to Install Below-Grade Toilets: What You Need to Know
Below-grade toilets are a great way to get a basement bathroom, but they require a little extra work. Here's everything you need to know.
A Complete Guide To Installing a New Toilet Flange
Dealing with a wobbly toilet? Our step-by-step guide explains in detail how to install a new toilet flange to help resecure it.
How To Install a Toilet Below Grade in Your Home
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install a basement bathroom properly.