Bathrooms
From tiny remodels to spa-like custom-builds, find your inspiration for your next bathroom project here.
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.
5 Best Shower Faucets (2024 Guide)
The right shower faucet can make a huge difference in enjoying your shower. In this review, our team takes a look at the best shower faucets to suit a variety of bathroom setups, budgets, and personal preferences.
How to Fix a Chipped Bathtub
All it takes is one chip to detract from a porcelain tub’s clean, shiny allure. Luckily, fixing a chipped bathtub isn’t as difficult as it seems. Here’s how.
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
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows us how to replace a toilet seat, explaining the standard shapes of seats and the potential problems a DIYer might encounter.
Everything to Know About Bathroom Chandeliers
Are you considering adding a chandelier to your bathroom? Bring glamour to your most personal space with one of these fabulous fixtures.
The 5 Best Bath Mats (2023 Review)
Bath mats serve both functional and decorative purposes in a bathroom. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best bath mats 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.
The 5 Best Toilet Bowl Cleaners (2024 Review)
Cleaning a toilet isn’t what many people would describe as fun, but the better your toilet cleaner, the quicker and easier the task. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best toilet bowl cleaners 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.
The 5 Best Toilet Papers (2024 Review)
Every home needs quality toilet paper to make using the bathroom more pleasant. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best toilet papers 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.
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 Reviews 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
Host Kevin O’Connor, meets with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey to discuss the various benefits of installing a bidet in your bathroom.
The 5 Best Shower Curtains (2023 Guide)
Shower curtains serve both functional and aesthetic purposes, as they stop water from getting onto your bathroom floor while also providing an additional piece of decoration. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best shower curtains 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.
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 Reviews 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 Plunge a Toilet
With so many plungers in the market, which one is right for your toilet? Learn how to pick out the best plunger and use it properly when disaster strikes in the bathroom.
How to Clean a Shower Head
Your shower keeps you clean every day—are you returning the favor? Shower heads need to be cleaned regularly to perform optimally and stay bacteria-free. Fortunately, keeping them clean is an easy, set-it-and-forget-it task.
How to Replace a Tub Drain
In this edition of DIY Smarts, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner with an old 1950s bathtub replace the tub drain assembly when the current one stops plugging the tub.
The 5 Best Bath Towels (2024 Review)
Bath towels should be soft, plush, and fast-drying. In this review, the This Old House Reviews 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.
Best Over-Toilet Bathroom Organizers of 2023
Over-the-toilet organizers are a convenient way to store your toilet paper, towels, shower products, and other bathroom items. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best over-toilet bathroom organizers 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 furniture 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
Give your bathroom an instant facelift with these great inexpensive 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.
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
How to Remove a Bathtub Drain
If you’re looking to replace an old bathtub drain, it’s not difficult to do the job yourself. Read these steps to learn more.
How to Clean a Bathtub
If your bathtub isn’t as squeaky-clean as it should be, it might not be your fault. Soap scum and dirt can build up even with regular cleaning. The following tips will help bring your tub back into the bathroom spotlight.
Before and After Bath: A Hall Bathroom Gets a Fresh Look
Easy-access drawers and eye-level cabinet shelves, plus new fixtures and surfaces, add up to a bath that suits users of all ages.
How to Clean Shower Doors
Soap scum, hard water stains, and pesky streaks can all take away from the neat appearance of a glass shower door. We’ll walk you through how to clean shower doors and prevent stains and grime from building up.
How to Replace a Bathroom Faucet
Need to update your bathroom sink faucet? Watch this DIY Smarts as Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates how to replace a bathroom faucet.