Figure 1: Shower basins, surrounds, and stalls work to keep showers functional without causing structural damage to the building from all of the water. Source: Pixabay While water is great for keeping ...

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 ...

Q: We plan to retire and stay in our present home. One change is to install a walk-in shower stall in place of our tub. What are some styles of walk-in shower stalls, and the advantages of each? A: ...

A: Let’s start from the bottom up. If you’re not going to use tile, usually you need to first choose a pre-made shower base. Shower bases are factory-made and available in different sizes and ...

Q: My old shower stall and mixing valve have reached their end. I need to install a totally new shower stall, including the plumbing and fixtures. My old valve controlled both the water flow and ...