Dear Melissa: This is a very common problem when your bathtub has the old two-handle (hot and cold) shower valve. When a toilet is flushed or the cold water faucet in the kitchen is opened, the ...

Q. 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. This way, ...

Q: My wife and I plan some aging-in-place changes to our home. One big upgrade in the bathroom will be a walk-in shower stall with grab bars and hand shower. Any other shower ideas we can add? A: When ...

If you're preparing to renovate a bathroom, you might have plans to install some new fixtures. One of the things you should know before buying a new shower is the type of valve that's attached to the ...

Q: My parents are getting on in years, but are still very independent. So, we’re remodeling their bathroom with a low-threshold walk-in shower stall. The contractor told us that we should consider an ...

Question: Whenever one of the kids flushes a toilet while I am showering, the water gets very hot. Would installing a new type of shower valve help, and can you give me some do-it-yourself tips?

Q. My parents are getting on in years, but are still very independent. So, we’re remodeling their bathroom with a low-threshold walk-in shower stall. The contractor told us that we should consider an ...

A sudden burst of piping hot (or freezing cold) water is a showering human's worst nightmare. But what's the cause? And how can you prevent it? The DIY experts at Stack Exchange provide a few tips.