Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

Ana has 20+ years of experience covering home improvement and business topics for U.S. and international media. She’s been published in U.S. News & World Report, The American Scholar Magazine, ...

Dear James: We plan to add a half-bathroom, but our house is built on a slab. Is it possible to still add a bathroom there, because there is no drain to the sewer in that spot? —Charlotte G. Dear ...

Q: My husband and I have a lot fewer aches after a warm bath. But getting in and out is becoming hazardous as we age. We are thinking of getting a walk-in tub. Is that a smart idea? A: A walk-in tub ...

This project shows how to install a bathroom vanity and hook up the faucet, drain, supply lines, P-trap, and backsplash in a basement bathroom built from scratch. The main appeal is that it breaks a ...

Q: The Corian shower enclosure in my home has been easy to keep clean for years. Now I need to have a grab bar installed to enable me to age in place. All handymen I consulted would not take on the ...

Dear Ron: The sink and the bathtub are the two most prominent items in a bathroom that impact its decor. Installing a new retro-style pedestal sink in place of your old sink/cabinet is a great first ...

Dear James: While we are remodeling our bathroom, we would like to install a shower seat. How can we minimize the chance of ...

It typically costs between $300 and $3,800 to install a bathroom vanity, with homeowners paying a national average of $1,500. Some of the factors that have the biggest influence on bathroom vanity ...