Most prefabricated kits have seams only in the corners and along the top of the shower pan or tub, while one-piece units have no seams. Fewer seams mean easier cleaning and less likelihood of leaking.

Dear Jason: Building a shower with a ceramic tile floor is most attractive and durable. Using tile requires attention to detail so it will be leak-free. Study some videos on how to do it, and don’t ...

A tub-to-shower conversion typically costs between $1,200 and $8,000, with a national average of $3,000. Some of the factors that determine the exact cost include the shower size and material, the ...

Q: I’m quite the handy homeowner and plan to install a large walk-in shower. My family would like a tile shower stall complete with a built-in tile seat. However, building a tile shower base and seat ...

A: Let’s start from the bottom up. If you’re not going to use tile, usually you need to first choose a premade shower base. Shower bases are factory-made and available in different sizes and materials ...

Q: We plan to retire and stay in our present home. One change is to install a walk-in shower stall in place of our tub. What are some styles of walk-in shower stalls, and the advantages of each? A: ...

The cocoon shower stall is an egg-shaped shower stall concept that was designed by Arina Komarova. The shower stall literally cocoons a person once they close all of the glass sides. At the top of the ...

Dear James: I have recently noticed a damp spot on the ceiling beneath the shower stall. My house is only 3 years old. What is the cause and how can I fix it? — Nicholas D. Dear Nicholas: For a house ...