Bathroom How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our bathroom step-by-step tips & ideas.
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.
How to Properly Vent a Bathroom
Keeping a bathroom dry and mold-free is a matter of making sure the stale and humid air has a way to escape
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
Installing a beautiful new bath vanity with This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey
How to Detect and Fix a Bathroom Leak
This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows how to find and fix a bathroom leak
A 1930s Shared Bath Gets a Revamp
A few more square feet and a new alcove add charm and breathing room to this Deco-inspired space
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 Big Ideas for Small Bathrooms
The right colors, lighting, and fixtures will help create the illusion of a roomy bath
13 Easy Bathroom Upgrades
Feeling underwhelmed by your bathroom? TOH has a baker's dozen upgrades that will turn your "blahs" into "ahs"
Fixing Running Toilets and Dripping Faucets
Simple repairs for two of the most annoying kitchen and bath plumbing problems
How to Clear Any Clogged Drain
Armed with the right tools and techniques, you can easily unplug stopped-up drains without having to call in a pro SEE OUR FULL THANKSGIVING SURVIVAL GUIDE HERE
Bath Tile Design Ideas
The right tile can change the look and feel of a bathroom. When clients can't decide what they want, show them some of these great designs
Pricing a Below-Grade Toilet
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey outlines the extra effort and expertise that goes into installing a toilet below ground level
How to Install a New Toilet Flange
Curing a wobbly toilet—once and for all—with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey
How to Install a Toilet Below Grade
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to outfit a bathroom that's at basement level
How to Make a Towel Rack With Vintage Taps
Get creative and mount an old set of porcelain taps on a board to use as hooks for towels and robes
How to Install a Bathroom Fan
In this video, This Old House host Kevin O'Connor works with a professional electrician to install a ventilation fan in a bathroom
How to Secure Loose Pipes
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to strap in shaky and rattling shower valve pipes
19 Ways to Dress Up Your Bath on a Budget
TOH's editors bring you tips for picking out beautiful but affordable tile, vanities, tubs, and more
How to Install a Dual-Flush Toilet
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install a new water-saving toilet
How to Fix a Leaking Toilet
Identify parts and problems with this handy guide.
How to Replace a Bathtub Drum Trap
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to replace an old bathtub drum trap with a new PVC P-trap
How to Install a Soap Dish
Put an end to soggy soap with proper soap dish placement
How to Add the Perfect Half Bath
Tips and guidelines for squeezing a powder room into an existing floorplan.
How to Anchor a Towel Bar
Provide rock-solid support for those wall-mounted fixtures in the bathroom
How to Unclog a Toilet
A clogged toilet is one of the most common and stressful problems people have to deal with in their homes. If not cleared swiftly and properly, it can become a big mess, possibly spilling onto the bathroom floor and leaking through to the rooms below. In this video, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey explains how to unclog a toilet.
Finding a Matching Tile Replacement
Here's what to do when you can't find a matching tile to replace a cracked one
Easy Kitchen and Bath Upgrades
Put in a little do-it-yourself time to make hardworking areas more practical and polished
How to Replace a Broken Tile
Fixing these tough breaks is easy. All it takes is a few simple steps—and a light touch with the tools
How to Caulk a Bathtub
Bathtub caulking doesn’t have to be difficult. Read to learn which is the best caulk for a bathtub, and how to give your tub a fresh new seal.
How to Install a Medicine Cabinet
A medicine cabinet can help organize and streamline your morning rituals. This guide will show you how to install a medicine cabinet in your bathroom.