Bathroom Maintenance

Our bathroom maintenance tips can help you keep your home cost efficient, safe & cozy.

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How To Fix a Wobbly Toilet

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner diagnose and repair a wobbly toilet.
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Everything You Need to Know to Deep Clean a Bathtub

If your bathtub isn’t as clean as it could be, follow our deep cleaning tips to enjoy a sparkling clean tub.
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How To Reglaze Bathroom Tile and Freshen up your Surfaces

Give your old tiles new life by reglazing them. Read this guide to learn what you need and how to reglaze tiles to make them look fresh.
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Why Does My Shower Drain Smell Like Rotten Eggs?

The smell of spoiled eggs doesn’t exactly bring to mind the thought of fresh, clean towels and a relaxing bath time experience. And no amount of candles can truly mask the odor. Luckily, there are ways to rid your bathroom of a shower drain that smells like rotten eggs. These are some of the easiest, most common methods for taking care of the problem.
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The 5 Best Bathroom Cleaners (2024 Review)

Keeping your bathroom clean can be laborious, but having the right cleaner on hand is a big help. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best bathroom cleaners on Amazon to help you find the one 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.
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The 5 Best Shower Cleaners (2024 Review)

Shower cleaners are a necessary cleaning agent in every bathroom. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best shower cleaners 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 local retailers and online retailers like Amazon.
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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.
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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.
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How To Clean a Shower Head

Here's how to clean your shower head to keep it performing optimally and bacteria-free.
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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.
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Step by Step Guide for 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.
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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.
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How to Remove Old Grout

If the grout in your kitchen or bathroom is chipped, moldy, or just no longer working for your style, it may be time to replace it.
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How to Improve Bathroom Ventilation Problems

This guide has tips on how to fix ventilation issues in your bathroom, especially if your home’s design makes it difficult to fight moisture.
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How You Can Clean and Prevent Grout With Homemade Cleaner

In this edition of DIY Smarts, Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva offers cleaning tips on how to get rid of dirty tile grout using only household supplies.
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How to Troubleshoot a Running Toilet

This Old House Plumbing and Heating Expert, Richard Trethewey explains the cause and solution of a dripping toilet
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Removing Silicone Caulk

Tom Silva explains his tried and true method
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How To Get Rid of and Prevent Mold in the Bathroom

Learn how to remove mold from your bathroom and prevent it from growing in the future by following our step by step guide.
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A Step by Step Guide to Snaking Any Clogged Drain

In our guide, This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates how to clear a stopped bathtub or shower drain.
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How to Prevent Bathroom Rust Stains

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how to remove rust stains from plumbing fixtures in your bathroom.
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How to Fix a Wobbly Toilet

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner diagnose and repair a wobbly toilet
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How To Fix a Noisy Faucet

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey quiets a noisy facet that's making a hammering sound.
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How To Fix a Running Toilet

This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows us how to diagnose and fix a running toilet.
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Fixing a Leaky Toilet

Put an end to the gurgles, ripples, and hissing.
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Saving a Soggy Shower Wall

When water seeps behind a tiled wall in the bath, some delicate surgery can save the day. Learn how to repair and retile your shower.
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The Facts on Faucets: A Comprehensive Guide

Here's how to tell well-made sink, tub, and shower fittings from the polished pretenders, and shop for your own quality faucets.
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Step by Step Guide to Repairing a Leaky Drain Plug

This helpful guide goes over a quick fix for pop-up drain plugs that lose their watertight seal. Learn how to do the repair yourself.