Dear Pat: I am going to install some new grab and towel bars in my bathroom. It has ceramic tile on the walls, and I am having trouble drilling into it. What is the best method to mount things on tile ...

Dear Ron: It is convenient to have a towel bar extend well out from the wall for hanging towels, especially wet ones after a steamy shower. As you have found though, this can take its toll on your ...

Towel bars and bathroom accessories should be installed at convenient heights for ease of use. The standard height for a towel bar is about 48 inches, making it easy for most adults to reach. In ...

Beyond serving as a means of towel storage between washing and bathing activities, towel bars are a decorating accessory — displaying favorite towels and wash cloths. Yet, a towel bar will do anything ...

Dear James: We are totally redoing our master bedroom and bathroom. The bathroom is narrow, and I always bump the towel bar. Is there a good way to redesign this so there is more space and I won't ...

The winner: Studs are rarely where you need them when installing towel bars. My Clever husband cut two 30-by-3.5-inch boards (3/4-inch thick). He routed the edges and painted them to match the trim.