Got an annoying and persistent drippy shower faucet that leaks nonstop? It may be a sign that some part of it needs to be fixed. If left unaddressed, it might lead to more significant problems.
Q: My showerhead drips water constantly, even when the knob, which controls both hot and cold temperatures, is turned off. How can I fix this? A: I think you have a sick shower. Actually, what you ...
A tiny split in your shower hose looks trivial. The bill says otherwise, and the fix is faster than a kettle. Cold weather drives longer showers and ...
Q: Ed, Please help. I was told my 39-year-old tile shower is leaking through something called the base pan. Then I was told by my contractor that there is no “quick fix”for this problem. He claims ...
Before completely replacing your existing shower or bathtub, see if it can be salvaged and fixed. If you see water stains or wet drywall in the vicinity of your shower you may have a shower leak.
Q: After buying our home, we discovered a leak in our upstairs shower when water began dripping from the downstairs ceiling. That's when we noticed the ceiling had previously been patched. This means ...
Q: I was adjusting my showerhead when I noticed that the attached arm was a little loose. As far as I could tell, there were no leaks, but it is worrisome. What should I do? A: There shouldn’t be any ...
This is a guest blog post by Structure Tech home inspector Milind Angolkar. Tiled shower pans are a standard feature on high-end remodels and higher end new construction bathrooms, and are sometimes a ...