Dear Sonia: A shower stall with a tile floor is very attractive, but it can be a complicated home improvement project. Before you tackle a job of this magnitude, do some research to be sure you will ...
Are you removing a bathtub to install a shower stall? You can now make the transition without a lot of work and messy revisions. When you tear out a bathtub to replace it with a shower stall, you no ...
The price to install a new shower, replace an old one, or convert a tub to a shower depends on the size, materials, type of shower, and the local labor cost. According to Angi and HomeAdvisor, shower ...
Dear PJ: Installing a larger stall in an existing bathroom can easily crowd the area. You can look into a neo-angle corner-type shower, but many homeowners prefer square or rectangle stalls. A ...
Dear Jason: Building a shower with a ceramic tile floor is most attractive and durable. Using tile requires attention to detail so it will be leak-free. Study some videos on how to do it, and don’t ...
Dear Terri: First, no matter what type of walk in shower you choose, lots of extras are available. Options like seating, decorative grab bars and showerheads are numerous. Style wise, you have a few ...
Dear Denise: With the aging population in the United States, more and more people are becoming concerned about wheelchair access throughout homes. Showers are one key area of consideration because ...
Q: What do you think about a pebble-stone shower floor? I’ve been seeing these for years and wonder whether I’d like it in my new shower. Are they durable? My feet are sensitive when I walk on gravel, ...
Q: We’re planning to remove our bathtub and install a large custom shower. As a plumber, you must be full of ideas for accessories we can add to our new shower stall. Can you please list some hot ...
Dear James: I have recently noticed a damp spot on the ceiling beneath the shower stall. My house is only three years old. What is the cause and how can I fix it? — Nicholas D. Dear Nicholas: For a ...
Q: My husband has a neurological disorder. His eye-hand coordination and strength are OK, but he has difficulty walking, and his balance is lousy. Stairs are a challenge. He is resisting installing ...