Purchase the exhaust fan (if you don't already have one) and a roof vent. Roof vents can be dome-shaped, square (like the one shown here.), rectangular or chimney-shaped. They all have a cap over the ...

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 ...

Q I enjoyed your column about bathroom fans. I'm considering installing one myself, as my family enjoys very hot showers. The bathroom has a window that opens into a corner of a covered patio, so ...

If you have two bathrooms that are close together and one has an exhaust fan and the other doesn't, you might be wondering if ...

Question: I want to add a bathroom vent fan with an overhead light. The window does not provide enough light. What are some tips for installing one and venting it up through the the roof? Answer: ...

Q: I just bought a house and was advised to install some type of ventilation in a bathroom that does not have a window or a fan. The bathroom has an exterior wall. What is the easiest way to ...

Q. I’m a do-it-yourselfer, and I’m going to remodel a bathroom. I don’t like our current exhaust bath fan and am going to install a new one. I’ve done all sorts of online research, and lots of the ...

Q. My old bathroom exhaust fan is noisy and needs replacing. When the fan was installed, it was nailed up between two ceiling joists before the drywall was installed. Then it was plastered around the ...

During the summer months, high humidity can create an uncomfortable condition in the home, but nowhere is the humidity likely to be higher than in the bathroom. Even in dry, arid regions a hot-water ...

I’m a do-it-yourselfer, and I’m going to remodel a bathroom. I don’t like our current exhaust bath fan and am going to install a new one. I’ve done all sorts of online research, and lots of the ...