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Bathroom Videos

These This Old House videos showcase all of our bathroom projects, how-tos, and designs.

S22 E15: Richard Trethewey installs a toilet-bidet combination unit
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How to Install a Bidet Toilet

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a toilet-bidet combination unit.
S22 E15: Richard Trethewey talks with Kevin O'Connor about toilet-bidet combination options.
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How to Select a Bidet

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey talks with host Kevin O'Connor about non electric and electric toilet-bidet combination options.
S22 E3: Richard Trethewey repairs a leaking shower valve
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How To Repair a Leaking Shower Valve

When a shower valve in a perfectly preserved original bathroom started leaking, a homeowner reached out to Richard Trethewey for help fixing it.
S21 E23, Richard Trethewey shows Kevin O'Connor how to troubleshoot a leaky showerhead
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How to Troubleshoot a Leaky Showerhead

Water coming out of a showerhead every time the tub fills can be annoying. Here’s a helpful way to troubleshoot the issue.
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How to Install a Reserve Tank

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a reserve tank so a homeowner can finally fill their tub with hot water for a relaxing bath.
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Understanding Bathroom Ventilation Technology

Home technology expert Ross Trethewey teaches host Kevin O’Connor what he needs to know about the latest bathroom ventilation technology.
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How to Paint Tile

Paint expert Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner avoid a costly and drawn-out project by painting his avocado green tiles with an epoxy paint.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How to Clean a Clogged Shower Cartridge

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to New York City to teach a homeowner how to clean her shower cartridge when it gets clogged.
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How to Build a Bathroom Organizer

Build a free-standing bathroom organizer complete with tilt-out hamper with This Old House DIY Expert & House One editor, Jenn Largesse.
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How to Replace Pedestal Sink Parts

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace all the plumbing components in his pedestal sink.
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How to Clean Tile 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 Choose a Bathroom Exhaust Fan

Ask This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman discusses new technology for bathroom vent fans.
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How to Caulk Around a Bathtub

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates the correct materials and techniques required for re-caulking a bathtub
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New Solutions to Unclog Sinks

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey discusses some innovations that can make clearing a clogged sink easier
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Testing the Newest Low-consumption Toilets

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to a plumbing facility in New Jersey to learn about advances in toilet engineering that help save water
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How to Paint a Mold-Resistant Bathroom

Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique paints a bathroom using a mold-resistant paint, in this edition of DIY Smarts.
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How to Replace a Shower Cartridge

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to Seattle to help a homeowner whose shower runs cold whenever there’s a demand for hot water elsewhere in the house.
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How to Choose a New Toilet Seat

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey discusses DIY Smarts on the basics of choosing and installing toilet seats.
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Future House Extras | Space Bathroom

In this web exclusive extra, Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey travels to NASA Johnson Space Center to meet with Mike Berrill and see how astronauts use the bathroom in space
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How to Snake a Clogged Drain

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to clear a stopped bathtub or shower drain
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How to Drain and Vent a Bathroom Sink

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps add ventilation to a bathroom sink that is unvented.
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How to Rotate a Toilet

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner rotate a toilet to a more sensible orientation.
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How to Rebuild a Shutoff Valve

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace the shutoff valve underneath her kitchen sink
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TOH Know-How: All About Shower Installation

Tom Silva shows us how to get a shower tile-ready using waterproof building panels from Schluter
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How to Repair a 3 Handle Shower Faucet

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey repairs and replaces a leaky shower valve.
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Medicine Cabinet | New Yankee Workshop

Norm constructs a Shaker-inspired cabinet from durable red oak and oak plywood. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects
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Oak Bathroom Vanity | New Yankee Workshop

Norm builds a bathroom vanity inspired by a dry sink he found at a 1790 Shaker house and museum. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects
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How to Replace a Vinyl Floor with Ceramic Tile

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner replace the peeling, vinyl floor in his bathroom with a ceramic tile floor
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How to Prevent Bathroom Rust Stains

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains ways to remove rust stains from plumbing fixtures
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How to Upgrade a Bathroom Vanity

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a vanity for homeowners who gave up on it seven years ago.