Bathroom

An old vinyl floor can be a good base for ceramic tile if the floor is stiff enough and the vinyl is properly prepared — eliminating the…

Bathroom sink clogged? Here's an easy fix that doesn't require chemicals or drain snakes.

Who doesn't need more storage space in their bathroom? These clever tips will help you take advantage of every square inch so you can keep all…

Maximize bathroom vanity storage space with three simple roll-out and swing-out shelving projects. You can build them all in a weekend for less…

Once established, mold around a bathtub or shower can be hard to get rid of, but using these techniques for eliminating bathroom moisture can…

Bathrooms use more water than any other room in the house, but saving water there is easy with the new generation of low-flow faucets and…

Here are three DIY friendly projects that will provide more storage for your bathroom, no matter how small it is. We’ll show you how to install…

Make your bathroom safer and more versatile by adding grab bars. In your bathtub or shower, grab bars provide extra security for that first…

Towel bars mounted on drywall need to be firmly anchored or they'll eventually fall off. Replace light-duty plastic anchors with heavy-duty…

In the market for a new faucet? Sure you can buy a boring cheapie for $50 that will cost you more in the long run for repairs or replacement.…

The right product and technique can cut cleaning time by 30 percent. We'll show you how to remove tough stains in toilets, sinks and…

Give your bathroom a dramatic makeover in one long weekend by replacing the vanity cabinet, sink and faucets. We'll show you how to remove the…

How to buy the best toilet for your home, including expert advice on features like flushing mechanisms, sizes, shapes, water saving efficiency,…

If you've tried a new flapper to fix your running toilet and it still runs don’t give up hope. Here's a fix that sure to work.

Renew your bathroom vanity. Make a scratched, dull-looking cultured marble top look shiny again with an auto polisher and special cleaners and…

You don't have to put up with the slow drip from a leaky faucet, nor with the growing stain it often leaves in the tub or shower. Fix it now and…

Make your cramped bathroom feel more spacious and stylish by tearing out the old vanity and sink and installing a new pedestal sink. It's…

Fight back against toilets that don't flush. Learn the pros and cons of “gravity flush,” “pressure assist” and…

A loose faucet handle will gradually grind away the valve stem that it's screwed to, and should be tightened. Here's a trick to use if the stem…

Brass coatings on bathroom sink drains sometimes corrode and wear away due to cleaning products or other chemicals. This article explains the…

Whether you're installing a better-flushing toilet or resetting the old one after remodeling, these tips will help you do it faster and with…

How to replace a toilet seat when the bolts won’t come off. Tricks and techniques to get the job done quickly and easily.

Minor wood rot around a toilet flange doesn’t always mean you have to replace the subfloor. Solve the problem with a metal flange support…

Solution to a bubbling toilet and sudden water level changes in the toilet bowl. Both indicate an air-venting problem in the drain system.

Replace old towel bars, soap dishes and corner shelves on ceramic tile walls without breaking the tile or cutting into the walls.

If your toilet doesn't flush as well as it used to, there's a good chance that lime deposits are building up in the rinse holes and…

Does tile backer board lap over the bathtub lip, or sit on top of it? It’s a question that’s puzzled first-time bathroom remodelers for years.…

If you have hard water, mineral deposits can accumulate in the rinse holes around the rim of the toilet, causing a weak flush. The fix is…

Toothbrush holders are too small for most toothbrushes, but this DIY wall-mounted neodymium magnet holder can handle any size, from large…

Learn the simple four-step strategy that solves 95 percent of toilet flush problems. Stop water from constantly running, give a wimpy flush a…

Remove rust stains from toilets, sinks and bathtubs quickly and easily with the resin bed cleaner used for water softeners.

Glue up a ceramic corner shelf in your ceramic tile shower in about 20 minutes. It’s easy and quick.

Hand-tightened compression nuts for water supply lines always seem to need an extra turn with pliers. But a big part of the problem is…

Tighten a loose or wiggly toilet seat with inexpensive rubber bushings and seat stabilizers. It’s a 15-minute fix that'll last for years.

A master plumber shares his secrets for setting toilets on tile floors. The key is getting a good caulk seal between the toilet and the floor,…

Fix the 4 most common causes of leaks under the toilet. With the right parts it's easier (and cheaper) than you think.

Learn the foolproof “pattern” method for installing a vinyl floor in your bathroom, with expert tips for avoiding common…

Repair a shower faucet that won't shut off. Most single-handle, cartridge-style faucets can be repaired in an hour or less with basic tools.

Replacing a broken bathtub spout is a simple, inexpensive project. In this article, we'll show you the most common types of spouts, and how to…

Clogged toilet? No problem. With a little practice, even a home repair rookie can get most clogged toilets back up and running in minutes,…

Toilets have moving parts, and moving parts wear out or break. If your toilet won't stop running, try repairing or replacing these key parts of…

Fixing a running toilet is a lot easier than you might think. In this article, we'll show you how to identify and solve the problem. Don't be…

Don't put up with dark stains and mold in your tub or shower. You can replace old caulk in less than an hour at almost no cost. You can quickly…

Use small toggle bolts to fasten bath accessories to fiberglass or plastic tub and shower surrounds. Avoid cracks and pullouts with these simple…