Q: 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 ...

Showers have long been the preferred medium for getting fresh and clean fast (although who doesn't still love the slightly indulgent sense of sinking into a steaming tub after a long day?) That said, ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Livin Shower could significantly lower the barrier to entry of the smart bathroom. Like competing smart showers from Moen and Kohler, the Livin offers app controls and voice controls via Amazon's ...

Place the faucet or faucets into a large resealable plastic bag standing upright, with the crusty side down. Pour in enough distilled white vinegar to cover the bottom of the faucet head. Seal the bag ...

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 ...

Installing do-it-yourself acrylic shower walls can be easy as long as you select the right acrylic shower set. (Tim Carter) Analysis by Tim Carter I’ve had it with ceramic tile in my shower. It’s hard ...

Question: My husband, who is now in his 80s, was recently hospitalized due to a chronic medical condition, and last week was moved from the hospital to the rehabilitation center. A vocational ...