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 ...

Close up of chrome shower faucet head - Pawel Michalowski/Shutterstock Add this to the list of chores you didn't know you needed to check off. While replacing your ...

Shower valves may be hidden behind the wall, but they make or break your bathing experience. From preventing scalds to giving you precise temperature control, the right choice matters. Knowing the ...

Q: 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 valve ...

Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of experience in the home space and 10 years of editing experience. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over ...

Before installing super-low-flow showerheads contractors should make sure that the shower valve can accommodate the lower flow rates. Low-flow showerheads are a tempting proposition for building ...

Add this to the list of chores you didn't know you needed to check off. While replacing your shower mechanisms isn't exactly a common task, and typically handled by a professional, it's important to ...