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Scott Gibson |
When Faucets Drip and Toilets Run A journeyman plumber shows you how to fix two common leaks.   |
This Old House
Merle Henkenius |
Making Your Shower Safer Antiscald valves installed in tubs and showers maintain safe water temperatures. |
This Old House
Fran J. Donegan |
Buyer's Guide to Kitchen Sinks How-to improve the only working area used to prepare meals and clean up after them. |
This Old House
Dan DiClerico |
25 Years of Innovation: Faucets Today, there's as much variety in fixtures as in any other element of home decor. |
This Old House
John D. Wagner |
Fixing a Leaky Faucet How to stop that steady drip, drip, drip |
U.S. CPSC
October 25, 2006 |
Delta Faucet Co. Recalls Bathtub and Shower Head Valves Due to Scald Hazard The device in the valve that limits the amount of hot water that can flow from the shower head or bathtub spout can disengage after being manually set, posing a risk of scalding injuries. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
Stop the Shock Pressure-balancing valves prevent sudden temperature swings in the shower. |
This Old House
April 4, 2000
Tim Snyder |
Installing a New Showerhead No need to go outside to experience a soft rain or an invigorating downpour. |
Popular Mechanics
April 14, 2009 |
10 Quick Fixes for Problem Faucets Many people choose to replace faucets as a design decision when remodeling, but there are more practical reasons that may lead you to replace a faucet. |
This Old House
Elaine Martin Petrowski |
Making Baths Work Finding the opportunities and avoiding the mistakes when planning a new bath |
This Old House
Amy R. Hughes |
What's Their Story? Faucet Handles Learn the history of this period plumbing feature. |
This Old House
Leslie Plummer Clagett |
Bath Sinks: Twice as Nice Adding another sink will help unclog your bathroom bottlenecks. Here's advice on how to accomplish the task. |
This Old House
Leslie Plummer Clagett |
Going Solo Design ideas for separating tubs and showers. |
Popular Mechanics
April 7, 2009 |
How to Banish Basement Pipe Problems The way water comes in and goes out of the home is one of those processes we take for granted -- until we can't take a shower or make the toilet flush properly. |
This Old House
Elaine Martin Petrowski |
Small-Bath Smarts Even cramped spaces can be funtional and beautiful. |
This Old House
April 15, 2000
Ilene Meyers Miller |
Big Help for Small Bathrooms Scaled-down fixtures can mean the difference between comfort and chaos in a tiny bathroom. |
This Old House
C.J. Hughes |
Sharing the Master Bath Without Sacrificing Your Privacy Your varsity soccer player wants to soak her muscles in your jetted tub, but you want to get ready for bed. Here's a Solomon-like solution for that. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2007
Norman Becker |
How to Fix a Leaky Faucet: Homeowners Clinic Merle Henkenius, a licensed master plumber with more than 30 years of experience, breaks down this basic fix. |
This Old House
Joseph Truini |
Installing a Water Filter Tired of spending money on bottled water? Here are step-by-step instructions for adding an undersink filtration system. |
Popular Mechanics
July 2001
Merle Henkenius |
Installing A Tub Surround Sooner or later, every bathroom needs a tuneup -- and the tub's shower enclosure is often the best place to start... |
This Old House
Molly Lyons |
Before You Buy a Bath Sink With more materials and styles than ever, bath sinks have never looked better. Here's what you need to know before you buy. |
This Old House
December 11, 2000
Merle Henkenius |
Adding Sink Shutoff Valves How to keep them level. Making this simple change will yield a lifetime of convenience and ensure a quick response... |
This Old House
Ashley Womble |
The Complete Half Bath Here's what you need to know to freshen up a powder room, or even add one from scratch. |
This Old House
September 6, 2000
Pete Goode |
2 Solutions for Worn-out Bathtubs Tub liners and spray refinishing both give you a new-looking tub without the expense and mess of ripping out the old one... |
This Old House
Leslie Plummer Clagett |
New Bath on a Budget It is possible to get a new bathroom for under the national average by making cosmetic changes and shopping carefully. |
This Old House
April 2006
C. J. Hughes |
Don't Split Your Bath. Zone it. How a shared space was divvied up into his and her spheres, then unified with a turn-of-the-century treatment. |
This Old House
Joseph D'agnese |
Steam Shower: How It Works With one of these, it's no sweat to get a luxurious steam bath at home. |
Popular Mechanics
August 22, 2008
Joseph Truini |
15 Smart Ways to Save Water (and Money): DIY Guy Here are 15 painless ways to save water. They're good for both your wallet and the world. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2006
Joseph Truini |
My Dream Remodeling Nightmare A veteran do-it-yourselfer frames out his new whirlpool bath and answers the question, "How hard can it be?" |
This Old House
Richard Weir |
Fresh Faced Refinishing gives new life to an old porcelain tub... |
This Old House
Joseph Truini |
Classy Cover-Up Make an old tub surround look new with solid surfacing. You can purchase a prepackaged kit (about $600) and install it yourself. |
This Old House
Amy R. Hughes |
Traditional Tubs Before showers rushed the cleanup ritual, vintage tubs beckoned bathers to sit back and relax. |
This Old House
June 23, 2015
Karen Ziga |
3 Tips for Tackling a Small-Bathroom Redo Get the look of a full makeover in your bath without the cost of one. |
PC Magazine
May 3, 2006
Jeremy A. Kaplan |
Shower Better We're nuts about cool gizmos, and we'll try anything in the Pursuit of Awesomeness. This quest recently led us to the bathroom and to the Kohler DTV (digital thermostatic valve) system. |
U.S. CPSC
November 10, 2005 |
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Recall of Gas Ball Valves A gas leak from these valves, posing a risk of fires and explosions. |
| This Old House |
Downloadable Fall Inspection Checklist Fall is the time to give your house its annual physical -- before winter's harsh weather sets in. Use this detailed checklist as a guide to making a repair list. |
U.S. CPSC
December 20, 2001 |
Kohler Recalls Shower Doors The door hinges can fail, causing the shower door to fall and injure nearby consumers. |
Home Toys
April 2003
Bill Lund |
How I get my hot water fast! A review of a hot water demand system that saves energy and provides hot water fast. |
Metropolis
March 2007
Susan S. Szenasy |
Troubled Waters Bathtub designs add their own layer of discomfort to modern life. |
This Old House
Zachary Gaulkin |
Making the Pieces Fit Some help with solving the bath design puzzle |
This Old House
Megan Baker |
They Gut-Rehabbed a Bath for $877 An opened-up layout and all new finishes and fixtures take a full bath from dreary to cottage-charming |
This Old House
Natalie Rodriguez |
Hands-Free Faucets Optional manual control and new wireless technology make sensor-powered spigots kitchen-ready |
Popular Mechanics
June 2005
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Solutions to readers' dilemmas ranging from tankless water heaters to dryer booster fans. |
This Old House
Natalie Rodriguez |
Media Toys for the Bathroom The media room has migrated into the bath, with all the splash-proof entertainment you need. |
This Old House
C. J. Hughes |
Creating a Bath from Scratch How one couple added on a luxurious master bath without sacrificing the modest scale of their cottage home. |
This Old House
Duo Dickinson |
Room for Two An architect's strategies for shared baths that work |
This Old House
Ashley Womble |
A Step Up Raising the floor was the first move in updating this second-story bath. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
From the Ground Up: Plumbing A plumbing primer from This Old House expert Richard Trethewey. |
This Old House
Nancy Beiles |
Outdoor Showers A place to rinse off outdoors is a no-brainer for beach dwellers. But it's also great for cleaning up grimy gardeners, sweaty Little Leaguers, and muddy mutts. Here's how to hook up one of your own. |
Popular Mechanics
November 2004 |
PM Tips & Hints Home improvement tips: pane triage... drip relief... driveway stain remover... etc. |
