Bath Shower Home Design

Freestanding tubs add a certain “wow” factor to any bathroom, but when push comes to shove, we all need a shower. Rather than install a brand new shower, a capable DIYer can add a shower to a freestanding or claw-foot tub. Continue reading to see the benefits and how you can add a shower to a freestanding tub. Shower Costs Get up to 4 Free Quotes! According to our shower installation cost estimator , the national average for a new shower is $2,689, but large, luxurious showers can run a homeowner up to $10,000. Likewise, if you wanted to add a shower-tub combo, be prepared to spend somewhere between $2,500 and $3,686. On the other hand, if you already have a freestanding or claw-foot tub available, one can easily add a shower for less than $500. Tools Needed to Add A Shower to A Freestanding Tub Tub-and- shower assembly Shower head Wall support for shower rods Mounting bracket Plumber's putty Teflon tape Wall anchors How to Add A Shower to A Freestan...

A dripping faucet is one of those chores that tend to get pushed to the bottom of the “honey-do” list. It’s not dangerous, like a sparking electrical outlet . It’s not super-annoying, like a Justin Bieber song , or a smoke detector that wants new batteries, and reminds you by chirping loudly every 30 seconds, ALL NIGHT LONG. It might seem a little intimidating, because you have to move the 247 containers of shampoo and conditioner and toilet cleaner and sponges and razor blades and feminine hygiene products from under the sink, so you can shut the water off. You then have to figure out how to take the faucet apart, and then actually go find the right parts and put the stupid thing back together. All this can lead to a decision to just let the leaking bathroom faucet keep on leaking. Deep in your environmentally responsible heart , though, you know that’s the wrong decision, and it’s really a pretty simple fix . Take heart, and follow our simple guide to fix YOUR leaking bathroom fau...

eHow Home Home Repair & Maintenance Plumbing How to Replace a Moen Bathroom Faucet Cartridge Follow bathroom faucet cartridge when the water pressure drops." title="" class="photo hide" longdesc="http://cpi.studiod.com/www_ehow_com/i.ehow.com/images/a05/t6/om/replace-moen-bathroom-faucet-cartridge-800x800.jpg" /> faucet image by Lynne Davis from Fotolia.com Moen has been a manufacturer of bathroom and kitchen faucets for more than 50 years. They pioneered the familiar single- handled faucet so prevalent in kitchens and bathrooms. But no matter which Moen faucet you use, they all have one thing in common: the Moen 1225 cartridge . This cartridge works by helping to regulate the water temperature and pressure, so you always get what you want when you turn on the faucet. Occasionally these cartridges wear out and stop working. If you notice that the water pressure in your bathroom sink is below par, it's time to replace the faucet cartrid...

eHow Home Home Repair & Maintenance Plumbing How Do I Replace an American Standard Bathroom Faucet Cartridge ? Follow modern faucet and sink detail with running water image by nextrecord from Fotolia.com American Standard is a company that manufactures faucets and fixtures for bathrooms and kitchens that are used in many homes. If your American Standard faucet is leaking, replacing the faucet cartridge can solve the problem. This is a fairly simple repair for a do-it-yourself homeowner and can help save water and prevent water damage from occurring. Things You'll Need Rag Screwdriver Utility knife Adjustable wrench Pliers Shut off the water flowing to the faucet. Check under the sink to see if there is a valve there; if there is, shut the water off at that valve. If there is no valve under the sink, shut off the water main where it comes into your house. Turn on the faucet to drain water from the pipes, then cover the drain with a rag to prevent any parts from falling do...

eHow Home Building & Remodeling Bathrooms How to Convert Bathtub Plumbing Diverters to Showers Follow Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images Bathtub diverters consist of the hot and cold water valves and the spout for the tub. They also have an outlet built in to install a shower in the future. Converting an existing tub to a shower is a matter of removing the tub spout and installing the shower head in the existing diverter. Things You'll Need Saw Hammer Adjustable pipe wrench Pipe cap Shut off the water to the house. Look for the main cut-off valve where the water enters the house and turn the valve all the way to the right. Saw through the walls around the tub from the rim of the tub to the height of the shower surround you'll install after finishing the plumbing conversion . Discard the pieces of the wall you removed from around the tub. Insert the handle of a hammer into the tub spout and use the hammer as leverage to pull the spout off the pipe. ', image: ...