Q: We went to considerable expense to remodel and upgrade our primary bathroom, only to learn upon completion that the shower is not hot enough. The contractor told us that the manufacturers now have ...

Dear James: Whenever one of the kids flushes a toilet while I am showering, the water gets very hot. Would installing a new type of shower valve help, and can you give me some do-it-yourself tips? -- ...

If you're preparing to renovate a bathroom, you might have plans to install some new fixtures. One of the things you should know before buying a new shower is the type of valve that's attached to the ...