Laundry Room with dark cabinets and marble countertops, and white washer/dryer

Laundry Rooms

How to Eliminate Dryer Odors

You know it’s not time yet to replace your dryer, but there’s a stench coming from it that makes you want to buy another one. No need to spring for a brand-new appliance. We’ll show you how to remove the smell from a dryer for next to nothing.

The 5 Best Washing Machine Cleaners (2022 Review)

A washing machine cleaner removes residue and odor from your machine. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best washing machine 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.

The 5 Best Portable Washing Machines (2022 Review)

Portable washing machines fit in small spaces, such as studio apartments and RVs, preventing you from going to a laundromat. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best portable washing machines 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.

How to Clean a Washing Machine

Banish errant soils, product residue, odors, and bacteria from the washer to ensure that laundry comes out as fresh and clean as possible.

The 5 Best Clothes Steamers (2022 Review)

If you’re in need of a lightweight, easy-to-use tool to remove wrinkles from your clothes, look no further than a steamer. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best clothes steamers 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 Ironing Boards (2022 Review)

An ironing board is a household essential that gives you wrinkle-free clothing. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best ironing boards 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 Best Laundry Detergents (2022 Review)

Laundry detergent works with your washing machine to thoroughly remove odors and stains from your clothes. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best laundry detergents 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.

How to Vent a Clothes Dryer

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to Cleveland to reroute a lengthy dryer vent.

How to Prevent Flooding in an Upstairs Laundry Room

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how and why to install an automatic shutoff valve for the washing machine supply hoses.

How to Hook Up Washing Machine Plumbing

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey re-plumbs a washing machine.

How to Install a Dryer Vent in 6 Steps

A quick and easy way to enhance the efficiency and safety of your clothes dryer.

Installing a Laundry Chute

One homeowner shares their experience adding a laundry chute to their home.

Preventing Leaks and Losses in the Laundry Room

TOH plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey speaks with a Travelers forensic engineer about the importance of inspecting your washing machine’s valves and supply lines regularly to help prevent costly leaks and losses in the laundry room.

How to Clean a Dryer Vent

Excessive dryer lint buildup can pose a fire hazard, so it’s important to clean it at least once a year. Read this guide to learn how to clean your dryer vent in five easy steps.

High-Tech Clothes Dryers

See the surprising new tricks high-tech dryers can do to make your life — and laundry — easier.

Pulley-Style Drying Rack

A favored utilitarian piece in the Victorian era, English-style "clothes airers" are rising in popularity again. Order an off-the-shelf model, or do as these homeowners did and build one yourself.

How to Maintain a Washing Machine

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey gives some general advice on maintaining a washing machine.

A Guide to Laundry Room Renovations

A bright and cheerful laundry room makes sorting, washing, and folding clothes seem like less of a chore.

How to Install a Basement Laundry

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a washer and dryer in his basement

How to Clean a Washing Machine

Keep your front loader mold-free! High-efficiency front-loading washing machines use less water and energy, plus get clothes cleaner than their top-loading competition—but they’re also more prone to developing odors and mildew. Here, ways to turn a stinky washer into a clean machine