Laundry Rooms
A Cheery Laundry Room for $420
Bold stripes, DIY butcher block, and thoughtful details turn a dingy utility room into a space with function and flair
High-Tech Clothes Dryers
See the surprising new tricks high-tech dryers can do to make your life — and laundry — easier.
How to Install a Front-Loading Washer and Dryer
This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shares his tips for properly setting up a new laundry room
Pretty and Practical Laundry Room Redo
Bidding the basement good-bye, a wash-and-fold center moves to the second floor and gets old-fashioned finishes suited to the 1880s house
How to Hook Up Washing Machine Plumbing
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey re-plumbs a washing machine.
How to Make a Shutter-Door Ironing Cabinet
Use these louvered or paneled wood beauties to give your home's exterior classic character, or repurpose them as rustic indoor accents
Read This Before You Redo Your Laundry Room
Our expert advice on laundry room remodeling— everything from energy-wise machines and thrifty flooring options to the best labor-saving layout and how to safeguard the house from a potential flood or fire
How to Make Home Upgrades That Pay
How a couple of hands-on homeowners took a bungalow from dilapidated to delightful, using home-center finds
How to Build a Wood Hamper
Ditch the tacky plastic bin for a more grown-up laundry container
27 Ideas for a Fully Loaded Laundry Room
Efficient wash-and-dry centers designate a place for each step of the laundry process, from sorting to folding
From Walk-In Closet to Spa-Like Laundry Room
A luxurious wash-and-dry zone elevates chores while wringing maximum use out of a former closet space
Laundry Rooms With More
Not just a grungy basement space anymore, the cleanup center can be as handsome as any other room in the house—and even more useful
One-Room Redos
Six smart makeovers reveal the pains and payoffs of renovating a single space
Automatic Valve Shut-off for Washing Machines
The Intelliflow turns washing machine water-supply valves on and off, so you don't have to
How to Install a Dryer Vent in 6 Steps
A quick and easy way to enhance the efficiency and safety of your clothes dryer.
How to Design a Laundry Room
This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey discovers the features of a fully equipped, super-efficient laundry room
How to Maintain a Washer and Dryer
Some of the greatest potential for flood and fire comes from your washer and dryer. Here's how to cut the odds
How to Laminate a Countertop for a Laundry Room
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva builds a plastic laminate counter
A New Spin On The Laundry Room
Not just a grungy basement space anymore, a cleanup center can be as handsome as any other room in the house
How to Prevent Clogs from Washing Machine Debris
Follow these steps to keep your utility sink clog-free.
Installing a Laundry Chute
One homeowner shares their experience adding a laundry chute to their home.