
Bathrooms
From tiny remodels to spa-like custom-builds, find your inspiration for your next bathroom project here.
How to Install a Reserve Tank
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a reserve tank so a homeowner can finally fill their tub with hot water for a relaxing bath.
How to Design a Bathroom Wet Room
Make a small bathroom feel bigger, or just enjoy a sleek, open showering space. Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering the increasingly popular wet-room option.
Designing Vintage-Inspired Bathrooms
We know you know: Old house often equals small baths. Up ahead, how three such snug spaces got improved function and flair, by giving one or two elements a starring role.
Best Toilets (2024 Guide)
If you want to upgrade your bathroom, a new toilet should be one of your first considerations. In this review, we take a look at the best toilets on the market.
Understanding Bathroom Ventilation Technology
Home technology expert Ross Trethewey teaches host Kevin O’Connor what he needs to know about the latest bathroom ventilation technology.
8 Best Shower Shelves and Caddies (2024 Guide)
Shower shelves and caddies help you reduce clutter in your bathroom by giving you space to organize your bathroom items in one convenient location. In this review, we took a look at the best shower shelves and caddies on the market today.
Before and After Bathroom: Creating a Relaxing Retreat
A once dark and dated primary bath gets a breath of fresh air with soothing neutral finishes, including wood and marble.
How To Paint Tile
Paint expert Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner avoid a costly and drawn-out project by painting his avocado green tiles with an epoxy paint.
Before & After: Giving a Classic Bathroom a Contemporary Turn
A bath renovation comfortably straddles the line between traditional and contemporary.
How to Choose the Right Type of Shower For Your Bathroom
Whether you’re renovating, adding on, or building a bathroom from scratch, there’s a lot to consider when choosing the right shower for your space, lifestyle, and style. Discover the array of possibilities here.
Best Products for Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels
Want to get a jump on the remodel of your worn-out kitchen or dated bath? Check out our picks for the best of what’s new, all designed to enhance how we want to live now.
Before and After: Future-Proofing Your Bathroom Design
A thoughtful remodel creates a safe, stylish space that will allow a designer’s parents to age in place comfortably.
Before and After: Black and White Tile Ideas For Every Bathroom
We love that the classic color combo is still cool—and how today’s organic materials and burnished finishes can keep it from looking cold and clinical. Here are three ways to get it right.
How to Fix a Chipped Bathtub
A chipped bathtub can ruin a tub's clean, shiny allure. Learn how to repair the damage yourself in our step-by-step guide.
Best Methods for Cleaning a Bathroom Exhaust Fan
Bathroom exhaust fans are essential to a healthy home, as they extract humidity, odors, cleaning-agent fumes, and airborne contaminants from the confines of your bathroom. So, how do you keep your exhaust fan clean? Follow our step-by-step guide on cleaning a bathroom exhaust fan to keep yours operating at its best.
How To Replace a Toilet Seat
Follow our guide to replacing a toilet seat. Learn how to choose the right replacement, remove the old seat, and install the new.
Everything to Know About Bathroom Chandeliers
Thinking about adding a chandelier to your bathroom? Bring glamour and luxury to your personal space with one of these fabulous fixtures.
The 5 Best Hand Sanitizers (2023 Review)
Hand sanitizers are an essential item to keep in your home, office, car, or bag to ensure you can clean your hands when washing them isn’t an option. In this review, the This Old House Team researched the five best hand sanitizers on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost?
Whether you’re looking to pinch pennies or splurge on luxury fixtures, it pays to know where your money’s going. Here are some factors that go into a bathroom remodeling project and what it typically costs.
Bath Fitter Review
Many homeowners choose to remodel or renovate their bathroom to give it a more modern look and increase their home’s value. However, replacing or refinishing an existing tub or shower can be expensive and time-consuming.
How to Build a Sauna
After a long, cold day, it’s hard to beat the comfort and relaxation a sauna can offer. And, with this guide on the basics of building a sauna, you don’t need a spa membership to enjoy the experience.
Understanding Bidets
This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey discusses the benefits of installing a bidet and shows you how to choose the right one.
The 5 Best Bathroom Scales (2023 Guide)
A quality body scale is needed to ensure that you’re receiving accurate weight measurements. In this review, the This Old House Team researched the five best bathroom scales on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
10 Stunning Bathroom Paint Colors
Learn what to consider when painting a bathroom and how to choose the right color.
How To Use a Plunger
Learn how to pick out the best plunger and use it properly when you encounter a clog in the bathroom.
How To Clean a Shower Head
Here's how to clean your shower head to keep it performing optimally and bacteria-free.
How To Replace a Tub Drain
Plumbing expert Richard Trethewey shows a homeowner how to replace a bathtub drain when his old 1950s tub stops draining properly.
The 5 Best Bath Towels (2024 Review)
Bath towels should be soft, plush, and fast-drying. In this review, the This Old House Team researched the five best bath towels on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
The 5 Drain Cleaners (2024 Review)
Drain cleaners clear drain clogs without the hassle of calling a plumber. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best drain cleaners on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
6 Cheap Bathroom Flooring Ideas You Can Use for Your Home
New bathroom flooring can cost as little as $1 per square foot. Read about the pros and cons of cheap bathroom flooring options.
Best Handheld Shower Heads of 2023
Handheld shower heads attach to your shower via a bracket or slide bar and extend via a hose to reach every part of your body. The five best handheld shower heads included in this article are available at various stores and online retailers, including Amazon.
Before and After Bath: Modern Makeover
Annexing adjacent spaces, moving the entry, and upgrading the fixtures and finishes allows a bare-bones en suite bath to become a stylish shared amenity