Bathroom Videos
These This Old House videos showcase all of our bathroom projects, how-tos, and designs.
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 a Gurgling Sink
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O’Connor the proper way to ventilate a sink
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 Select a Bathroom Vanity
From ornate to out-of-the-box, Richard Trethewey explains some DIY Smarts on what to consider when shopping for a new bathroom vanity.
How to Change a Toilet
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey gives some DIY Smarts and shows the basics of changing a toilet.
How to Install a Water Conditioner
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a water conditioner to combat hard water
The Story Behind Antique Bath Fixtures
Ask This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey gives a history lesson on bath fixtures and piping
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.
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 Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey fixes a faulty shower valve with new valve stems and seats
How to Repair a Squealing Shower
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner silence a shrieking shower
How to Unclog a Bathroom Sink
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey reveals the best ways to unclog a slow draining bathroom sink.
How to Add an Overflow to a Bathtub
Ask This Old House heating and plumbing expert Richard Trethewey removes an old bathtub spout and installs an overflow for safety
How to Add a Shower to a Freestanding Tub
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner add a shower to a claw-foot tub
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
From our #DIYDARE challenge, use common cedar to transform an inexpensive sink into a charming version of standing water
How to Repair a Cast-Iron Toilet Flange
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to replace a badly corroded cast-iron flange
How to Repair a Noisy Toilet
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs 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
How to Install an Anti-Scald Shower Valve
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey replaces a three-handle shower valve with a single-handle anti-scald valve
How to Install a New Toilet
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Cheyenne, Wyoming, to help a homeowner install a new toilet
How to Replace a Vessel Sink with a Self-Rimming Sink
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Atlanta to help a homeowner switch out one sink for another
How to Replace a Clogged Shower Valve
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey replaces a clogged shower valve that would not allow hot water into the shower
How to Wainscot a Bathroom
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor demonstrate how to add decorative wainscoting to a bathroom wall
How to Replace a Pedestal Sink Pop-Up Assembly
This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey replaces an old, faulty pop-up drain
How to Refinish a Claw-Foot Tub
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to save an old, but elegant, cast-iron bathtub.
How to Tile a Bathroom Floor
Installing bathroom floor tiles isn’t a job for beginners. Watch what it takes as contractor Angelo McRae installs a new mosaic-tile floor.
How to Repair a Leaking Faucet
Quick tips of stopping annoying drips with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey
How to Clear a Clogged Bathtub Drain
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to fix a slow draining tub
How to Rebuild a Toilet Tank
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to give new life to an old toilet
How to Quiet Pipes With a Water Hammer Arrestor
Silencing noisy pipes with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey
How to Install a Pressure-Balance Shower Valve
Maintaining safe shower water temperatures with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey