A friend recently called and mentioned that the trip lever on her tub spout wasn't working. She said she couldn't get the shower to work and wanted to know how to change the spout. We suggested that ...

A tub spout does two things: It provides a decorative cover for the pipe stub delivering water to the bathtub, and it directs the water away from the wall where it could cause damage. Our spout was ...

Question: The bathtub knobs for hot and cold water are separate and there is a stopper to allow the water to go to the shower. When the stopper is pulled up, the shower works, but there is still water ...

A friend recently called and mentioned that the trip lever on her tub spout wasn't working. She said she couldn't get the shower to work and wanted to know how to change the spout. We suggested that ...

Leaky tub spout? Fix it fast with this easy DIY guide. Learn how to remove and replace your old spout in just minutes with no plumbing experience needed. Say goodbye to wasted water and hello to a ...

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 ...

Q: I’m installing a soaking bath and wanted to add a two-handle tub filler mounted on the tub deck. But I’ve realized a two-handle filler with a spout will take up too much space for my layout. I like ...

Not looking forward to your shower giving an operatic performance every time you bathe? It’s a pretty common problem—showers that make an annoying high-pitched squeal when you run the water—but you ...