Turn off the main water line, and open faucet handles to drain any excess water from the water lines. Determine and lay out how much tile you need to cutout to give yourself enough space to cut and ...

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 ...

: I have an old single-handle shower valve that I want to replace with a modern one. How difficult is this project? A: This project is very challenging, and I would make sure your skills are such that ...

Q: I have an old single-handle shower valve that I want to replace with a modern one. How difficult is this project? A: This project is very challenging, and I would make sure your skills are such ...

Dear James: 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? -- ...

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 ...

I have a very 1970s set of valves/pipes in my shower, that are of course, chrome. The sink faucet and bathroom accessories however, are bronze. I also have (not installed) the valve/spigot/shower head ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.