Q: We’re planning to remove our existing bathtub to install a walk-in shower stall. Since it’s a full remodel, what high-tech plumbing item should we include to be future-ready? A: We’ve talked a lot ...

Q: My husband and I are finally remodeling our 1970s bathroom since we plan to age in place in our present home. Since this will be our final remodel, we would like the latest in bathroom technology.

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. Next year we are looking to turn one of our unused bedrooms into a bathroom. For the shower area we would like to look into the new electronic mixing valves in place of a standard hand-turning ...

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.

Next year we are looking to turn one of our unused bedrooms into a bathroom. For the shower area we would like to look into the new electronic mixing valves in place of a standard hand-turning shower ...

We just moved and remodeling the master bathroom is top priority. So, this is my chance to install a custom-style shower stall. With that said, can you please give me some tips on designing a custom ...

Q: Dear Ed: We have an older shower stall, and the mixing valve has to be replaced. The valve is installed in an area hard to access, and we need to open up the tile. The present tile can’t be matched ...

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Dear Ed: Next year we are looking to turn one of our unused bedrooms into a bathroom. For the shower area we would like to look into the new electronic mixing valves in place of a standard ...