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 ...
Question: We’re planning a very large custom shower stall. Since we have the room, I’d like to have two separate shower mixing valves installed on opposite walls, with two rain-style shower heads.
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 ...
Q: We’re planning a gut job of our present bathroom and have heard that we should install a “rain” type of showerhead for the shower stall. Can you please explain the difference between a regular ...
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 Brian: When planning such a shower stall, the good news is “custom” means how you want it. So you can make the job as simple or as complicated as you like. First, I suggest checking local water ...
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: 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 ...
Q: Hi, Ed. My sister wants to add a small shower to her basement laundry room. The room already has a toilet and sink and I suggested adding a small shower. Unfortunately, she can't afford to break ...
Q: Ed, I’m remodeling my master bathroom complete with a new tile shower stall. I have room to make a larger shower stall, but I do need to utilize more space. Any way I can expand the shower area and ...