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In many older homes, bathrooms were built only with a tub. A shower may have been added later with little long-term regard for protecting the surrounding walls. Installing a tub surround is an easy ...

Q: The finish on my bathtub is badly deteriorated, and I’ve been thinking of having a tub reliner installed. The price is pretty steep. Are tub reliners worthwhile? A: Tub reliners are an effective ...

Q: My husband and I have a lot fewer aches after a warm bath. But getting in and out is becoming hazardous as we age. We are thinking of getting a walk-in tub. Is that a smart idea? A: A walk-in tub ...

Q: I’m installing a very large and heavy whirlpool tub and I want to know the proper way to support it from underneath. Some people are telling me I need to pour a mortar bed. Others are telling me ...

Dear Pat: I have a fiberglass shower/bathtub, which Iwant to remove and add a drop-in whirlpool. What is the best typeof whirlpool to get? What is the easiest method to install the newwhirlpool myself ...

Whether you want your spa to be quietly secluded or the focal point of your outdoor space, these backyard hot tub ideas will help realize your dreams. Ranging from planting inspiration, practical ...

This past spring my wife and I added a hot tub to the deck outside of our bedroom. It’s a wonderful luxury; I can think of few better ways to relax. But while enjoying a home spa provides many rewards ...

There is little doubt that a hot tub has all the potential to be a wonderfully luxurious addition to your yard. Their therapeutic qualities can help you sleep, reduce stress, relax sore muscles, and ...

Sooner or later, every bathroom needs a tuneup, and the tub's shower enclosure is often the best place to start. An enclosure is large enough to dominate the room and set the tone, yet it's often the ...