Shower heads, valves, bathtubs, and tub fixtures: choosing, fixing, and maintaining them.
Bathtubs come in numerous styles and designs, including alcove tubs, tub and shower combinations, drop-in bathtubs, freestanding bathtubs, skirted bathtubs, and corner tubs. So, there’s no shortage of options, which makes finding the perfect bathtub easier. That said, some bathtubs work better for specific situations. This article compares alcove and skirted tubs to help you …
Moen is a household name known for its kitchen and bathroom products. The company is an industry leader in innovation and design, as they create functional, user-friendly, and beautiful fixtures for your home. If you’re considering a Moen bathroom product, you’re probably already familiar with this company’s excellence in temperature and pressure control. However, once …
Perhaps you recently invested in a Grohe showerhead, expecting a luxurious experience to match the system’s price. However, to your dismay, the experience is subpar compared to your old showerhead (because it didn’t have a flow restrictor). So, to amend the situation, you decide to remove the flow restrictor from the product. While removing the …
There’s nothing quite like a hot shower on a cold winter day before curling up on the couch with a steaming cup of cocoa or coffee. When the shower valve is set too low, taking a hot shower is tricky to do. The water temperature can’t get hot enough, no matter how far you turn …
Perhaps you’re preparing to hop in the shower before starting the day or after hours on your feet at work, only to be shocked by icy water. Or, maybe your shower runs out of hot water rapidly, leaving you rushing to wash up to get out of the cold blast. Or, perhaps the shower water …
After a long, chaotic day at work, you probably want to head home, take a shower, and decompress on the couch. However, to take a warm, muscle-relaxing rinse, you’ll need good quality components in your shower. While most of us forget about this part of the process, it becomes blatantly apparent when constructing or renovating …
A rain shower head conjures images of fluffy bathrobes, a jetted spa tub, and luxurious relaxation. Of course, with fluffy bathrobes and jetted spa tub aside, you can enjoy one aspect of a spa-like experience from the comfort of your own home. It’s as simple as trading your old shower head for a rain shower …
Bathtubs are designed to hold water. So, your bathtub is rendered useless for bathing (unless you get creative with stopper substitutes) when the drain stopper goes on strike. Generally, repairing or replacing the old, worn-out plug is a relatively simple task. However, before you can switch out the old stopper, you need to know how …
Plumbing a new bathroom is a tricky task. You need to ensure everything is laid out correctly, as mistakes here could be incredibly costly and make your bathroom build more complicated than it needs to be. As you plan your new bathroom layout, you might be tempted to cut corners and use the same waste …
Delta is a top brand when it comes to bathroom fixtures and is one of the best producers of handheld combo shower heads on the market. They make high-quality shower heads that perform exceptionally well and look amazing in any modern bathroom. We’ve compiled a list of the best shower heads with handheld combos made …
Your one-person concert in the shower might sound pretty good – the bathroom acoustics are always better than in the hall. However, once your shower joins in with a high-pitched whistle, this might dampen your tune (no pun intended). While a quiet whistle might not bother you, the high-pitched screeching isn’t so lovely. So, what’s …
There’s nothing quite like a toasty, relaxing soak after a long day to soothe sore muscles and relax the mind. Of course, this only applies to folks that absolutely love bathing (some folks detest it – to each their own!). If you’re one of these folks, the average shower and bathtub combo won’t cut it. …
Perhaps your shower drain is clogged, and you’re pretty sure there’s a slimy clump of hair hanging out just out of sight. To remove said clog, you need to remove the clog. Maybe you’ve been working up the courage to finally remove the drain cover to reveal the slimy monster beneath, so now you’re ready. …
After a long, busy day, a steaming hot shower sounds blissful, right? Well, perhaps you were thinking the same thing. Except you climbed in the shower, expecting a glorious, relaxing rinse, only to step into standing water. While it isn’t the worst thing that could happen, it puts a damper on the relaxing aspect of …
Taking a bath without a way to plug the tub doesn’t usually work well. You need something to plug the drain, so the water doesn’t swirl down the drain almost as fast as it leaves the faucet. If the stopper is taking time off in an undetermined location, you’ll need a different way to plug …
Moen is a household name known for its kitchen and bathroom products. From kitchen faucets to showerheads, Moen offers a variety of products to accommodate everyday needs, whether you’re washing dishes or taking a bath. Moen’s anti-scald facets allow users to regulate the temperature of their shower to avoid getting scalded (hence the name) by …
Perhaps you get home from a particularly taxing day at work and look forward to a relaxing, long, and toasty shower. A few minutes in, the hot water becomes warm, steadily creeping toward cold. Your plans for a relaxing shower are thwarted, adding the icing on the cake to your already bad day. So, now …
After a few years (or a few decades), your shower handle might become hard to pull out. It might be stiff and seem stuck, so when you turn on the water, you feel like you’re going to break the whole thing. Luckily, repairing a stiff push-pull shower handle is usually a straightforward task. Most homeowners …
