Bathroom How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our bathroom step-by-step tips & ideas.
How To Fix a Chipped Sink: A Comprehensive Guide
Sinks can scar over time. Fortunately, you can fix chipped sinks yourself or with help from a pro. Here are tips for the best results.
How to Rotate a Toilet and Address Potential Issues
Moving a toilet to a new location can be a challenging task, but homeowners can handle it with the right approach. Read how to reorient your toilet in our step-by-step guide.
How to Rebuild a Shutoff Valve
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace the shutoff valve underneath her kitchen sink
All About Shower Installation: From Tiling and Finishing
Installing a shower has become easier as new materials hit the market, specifically a waterproof foam board highlighted in this video.
How to Repair a 3 Handle Shower Faucet
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey repairs and replaces a leaky shower valve.
Medicine Cabinet | New Yankee Workshop
Norm constructs a Shaker-inspired cabinet from durable red oak and oak plywood. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects
Oak Bathroom Vanity | New Yankee Workshop
Norm builds a bathroom vanity inspired by a dry sink he found at a 1790 Shaker house and museum. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects
How to Replace a Bathroom's Vinyl Floor with Ceramic Tile
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner replace the peeling, vinyl floor in his bathroom with a ceramic tile floor.
How to Prevent Bathroom Rust Stains
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how to remove rust stains from plumbing fixtures in your bathroom.
How to Upgrade a Bathroom Vanity
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a vanity for homeowners who gave up on it seven years ago.
How To Diagnose and Fix a Gurgling Sink
This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey points out common reasons for a noisy sink and how to fix sink gurgling.
Things To Consider Before Remodeling Your Bathroom
In this guide, we provide 11 important tips to consider when remodeling your bathroom, from pipes and wiring, to design, to accessibility.
How to Fix a Wobbly Toilet
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner diagnose and repair a wobbly toilet
How To Choose a Bathroom Vanity
There are many options for bathroom vanities, from ornate to out-of-the-box. Here's everything you need to know to choose a vanity.
What Can I Do to Warm Up an All-White Bath?
Taniya Nayak, an interior designer in Boston, has a number of hints for enlivening a basic white bath. Here are some of the ways she raises the temperature.
How To Change a Toilet
Changing a toilet doesn't have to be unpleasant. With this DIY project, you can enhance your bathroom’s functionality.
How To Install a Water Conditioner to Combat Hard Water
This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install a water conditioner to combat hard water.
How To Install a Wall-Mount Vanity and Sinks
In this guide, we’ll show you how to install a wall-mount vanity and sinks for maximum appeal and performance.
Choosing and Installing a Shower Stall
The bathroom starts to take shape with the easy installation of a Sterling shower stall and new tile floor.
23 Things You Didn't Know You Could Fix Yourself
Expand your DIY repertoire and save money by making bathroom, kitchen, and outdoor repairs yourself. Here are 20+ easy fixes you can make.
How to Identify and Treat Soft Water
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey answers an email about a shower stained green and why it may be linked to soft water
How To Repair a Shower Valve Stem
This DIY video and guide shows you how to repair a shower valve stem and get your shower running smoothly again.
How to Repair a Squealing Shower
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner silence a shrieking shower
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.
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.
