Plumbing Ideas & Inspiration
Explore inspiring plumbing ideas that will drastically make your home more efficient & appealing.
Ultimate Guide to Washing Machine Hoses
Before installing new washing machine hoses, it’s important to know your options, how to install the lines, and preventive maintenance measures you can take. Read on for the ultimate guide to washing machine hoses.
How To Test Smart Automatic Water Shutoff Valves
Learn how to minimize water damage from leaks and floods in your home by installing and testing a smart water shutoff valve.
Is It Time to Upgrade Your Toilet? Read Our Guide to Find Out
If you’re double-flushing or dealing with frequent clogs, it might be time to replace your toilet. Here's what you need to know.
Testing the Newest Low-consumption Toilets
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to a plumbing facility in New Jersey to learn about advances in toilet engineering that help save water
Tankless Water Heaters: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Tankless water heaters warm water on demand, so you never run out of hot water. They’re also energy efficient, which saves you money on utility bills.
How To Choose Water Saving Plumbing Fixtures
Ask This Old House expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O’Connor discuss the different ways to identify water-saving plumbing fixtures.
A Tour of Antique Plumbing and the Toilet of the Future
Ask This Old House Richard Trethewey examines historic items from the history of his family’s plumbing company and takes a look at the latest toilet technology.
The Story Behind Antique Bath Fixtures
This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey explains how bath fixtures and piping have evolved over the last century.
What To Know Before You Buy a Toilet
Keep these key parts and new features in mind on your next toilet shopping trip.
How a Plumbing Trap Can Lose Water
Learn how plumbing traps work, why they lose water, and simple solutions to prevent sewer gases from entering your home.
All About Kitchen Faucets
For a quick and easy upgrade in a house's most popular room, nothing makes a bigger impact with less sweat and expense than replacing an outdated faucet
Bar Sinks
Bar sinks are perfect for chilling cocktails and prepping hors d'oeuvres closer to your guests. Learn more about them and find design ideas.
Traditional Tubs
Before showers rushed the cleanup ritual, vintage soakers beckoned bathers to sit back and relax