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 ...

Dear Pat: 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? -- ...

Q: My wife and I plan some aging-in-place changes to our home. One big upgrade in the bathroom will be a walk-in shower stall with grab bars and hand shower. Any other shower ideas we can add? A: When ...

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.

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 ...

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? -- ...

August 18, 2008 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google A small addition to your shower head can save you time, money, and water: a simple shutoff valve can toggle the ...

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 ...