Wet floors, a high tub edge and a narrow entrance can make a bathroom difficult to use for someone with limited balance or mobility. Look at the room from that person's point of view. The changes below can reduce hazards, though no…
A bathroom remodel often starts with something that bothers you every day: too little storage, worn fixtures or a shower that's awkward to use. Fixing those problems can make the room work better, whether you're staying in the home or…
Installing shower glass involves more than putting a door in an opening. The panels must fit, their supports must be suitable and the glass needs careful handling. When comparing costs, include the tools and work required to do the…
You don't need to change every part of a bathroom to improve the shower. Start with the space you have and the problem you want to solve. The door opening, storage and access matter as much as the finish you choose.
Tempered glass is the standard for shower doors. It is about four times as strong as ordinary annealed glass of the same thickness, and when it does break, the whole panel falls into small, cube-shaped pieces instead of long, sharp…
A neo-angle shower cuts across a bathroom corner with an angled entrance. That layout can leave more usable floor space outside the enclosure. Whether it works in your bathroom depends on the entry width and the fixtures around it.
Start a lower-budget shower project by deciding what needs to change and what can stay. Moving walls or plumbing adds work before the glass is installed. A simpler enclosure may leave more room in the budget for the details you care about.
Before installing shower glass yourself, consider the measuring, handling and fixing work involved. A panel can be expensive to replace if it's damaged or doesn't fit. Compare the complete job with a professional installation, not just…
Choosing between a bathtub and a shower starts with how your household uses the bathroom. Think about who needs a bath, how much space is available and what work the change would involve. Those answers will guide the remodel better than…
A shower door leak can come from a worn seal, the way water hits the door or the enclosure's layout. Find where the water escapes before deciding what needs attention. If glass or hardware is loose or damaged, stop using the door and…