How to Choose a Shower Base When the Walls Are Not Square
If the walls are not square, start with the shower base that fits the finished opening and the drain location, not just the footprint on paper. A base can match the width and depth and still fail i...
Is a Shower Screen Enough for a High-Pressure Showerhead?
A shower screen can be enough for a high-pressure showerhead, but only if the screen is sized and placed to control spray. A narrow fixed panel or short screen often works for light splash, yet hig...
Smart Toilet Backup Flush: What Happens During a Power Outage?
When a smart toilet loses power, the backup flush usually switches to a manual or battery-supported mode, but the exact behavior depends on the model and how it was installed. The toilet may still ...
Why Does a Frameless Shower Door Swing Back Open?
A frameless shower door that swings back open usually points to one of three issues: the hinge is out of adjustment, the wall or jamb is not plumb, or the door was set up with the wrong closing dir...
Clear vs Textured Glass Bathtub Doors: Privacy and Light for Shared Bathrooms
In a shared bathroom, the difference between clear and textured glass on a bathtub door comes down to how much light the room needs and how much privacy people expect when the tub is in use. If the...
Why Do Double Sliding Shower Door Panels Hit Each Other?
Double sliding shower door panels usually hit each other when the opening, track, rollers, or guides are out of alignment. In many remodels, the door set is not the real problem; the finished openi...
Shower Base Flange Behind Tile: What the Wall Assembly Must Cover
When a shower base flange sits behind tile, the wall assembly has to cover the flange, not fight it. The finished wall should bring tile, backer, and waterproofing to the correct plane so the flang...