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Best Bathroom Exhaust Fans of 2025
A bathroom exhaust fan works by pulling in air from the bathroom and sending it outside via a duct that runs through the ceiling or wall. So, a good exhaust fan relies largely on good airflow. Good airflow, in turn, depends on the ductwork in your bathroom and the speed of the fan. The more bends in the duct, the…
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Best Bathroom Scales of 2025
In our labs, we test bathroom scales for their accuracy, consistency, ease of use, and unbalanced weighing. To test accuracy, we use a calibrated lab scale that displays the correct weight to the hundredth of a pound as our reference. We weigh seven different amounts ranging from 25 to 200 pounds, and compare the readings from each bathroom scale with…
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Common Bathroom Repairs That Seem Difficult but Are Actually Really Easy
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Home improvement projects large and small can make us happier, our homes more comfortable and livable, and our property more valuable. But there’s a reason many people hesitate to take on some of these projects: They seem really complicated, difficult, and even dangerous. If you’ve never done any DIY home…
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My Favorite Products for Cleaning the Bathroom
We may earn a commission from links on this page. There is a surprising number of products marketed to help you clean your bathroom. You don’t need to spend a small fortune on the latest and greatest, but some products out there are still better than others—and as someone who writes about cleaning for a living, you can imagine I’ve…
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5 Best Toilets for Your Bathroom
It’s easy to overlook key considerations when buying a toilet, such as extra accessories or hardware you’ll need for a complete assembly, or even regulations that may restrict which type of toilet you can buy, depending on where you live. State-level restrictions: A small number of the toilets tested by Consumer Reports aren’t available in a handful of states. California,…
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How to Paint a Bathroom for Lasting Appeal
Painting a bathroom can be trickier than painting other areas in your house. Unlike larger rooms where furniture and decorative objects can be moved completely out of the way, in a bathroom there’s a lot more maneuvering you have to do as you paint around fixtures like sinks, toilets, tubs, and showers. To get a professional look, even if you’re…
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How to tackle bathroom sealant mold
Mold on bathroom sealant is an unsightly and potentially harmful problem that many homeowners face. This stubborn fungus thrives in the damp, warm environment of bathrooms, often appearing as black or green patches along tile edges and around fixtures. While prevention is key — and you might consider buying houseplants that will prevent mold in your home — dealing with…
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