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 ...

Why valves matter: They regulate temperature, pressure, and water direction, preventing scalds and boosting comfort while staying hidden behind your bathroom wall. Types to know: Pressure-balancing ...

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 ...

As a Southern Maine homeowner tackling a bathroom remodel, you know that the shower rough-in is the make-or-break moment before drywall goes up. With 2026 plumbing codes emphasizing stricter pressure ...

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 ...

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 ...