A thermostatic shower-valve controls the flow of hot and cold water to your shower, protecting you against scalding burns when there is a sudden change in the water-supply pressure or temperature. If ...

Shower valves with two handles aren’t strictly illegal. They are, however, prohibited in new construction and remodeling in ...

Close up of man standing by the wall with ceramic tile and installing shower faucet with metal handle in apartment - anatoliy_gleb/Shutterstock Of all the mistakes ...

A small addition to your shower head can save you time, money, and water: a simple shutoff valve can toggle the water flow off and on without undoing your carefully-calibrated mix of hot and cold on ...

Dear Ed: My wife has arthritis in her hands, and we are looking to install some type of ergonomic shower control valve. We have an older home, and our plumber says it's time to replace the current ...

We already grow our food outside, cook outside, eat outside, play outside and even sleep outside. So why not shower outside? There’s something ultra-refreshing and romantic about showering under the ...

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 ...

Q:Next month my elderly mother will be moving in with us, and I need to get the house ready for her. How do I add grab bars to my tile shower without destroying the entire wall in the shower? Also, ...

Q: A ladder fell on my clapboard house, making big scratches, and in some places the gashes are 1/4-inch deep. The clapboards are painted with a solid-color latex stain. Can I paint over them? Will ...