Learn More › A shower faucet valve controls the flow of water through the shower head as well as the temperature of the ...

While replacing a shower valve may seem as simple as changing out an old shower head, this project typically requires an experienced plumber to go in and replace and fit the new valve into the ...

: I have an old single-handle shower valve that I want to replace with a modern one. How difficult is this project?

Dear Melissa: This is a very common problem when your bathtub has the old two-handle (hot and cold) shower valve. When a toilet is flushed or the cold water faucet in the kitchen is opened, the ...

In the past, replacing a shower valve often meant tearing up the wall to remove the old valve and lines. But today’s valve controls are designed as replacement units with a large face plate or ...

The good news is you are not replacing an old two-handle valve with a new single-handle valve. That could require much more cosmetic work, and your single-handle valve job could be double the money.

Q. I am remodeling my modern 1950s house in Ann Arbor, Mich. I want to replace the shower valve and the head. When we removed the cover of the old valve, we were dismayed to find all the internal ...

With a little plumbing knowledge and a well-situated access panel, replacing a shower/tub faucet is a doable fix-it project.Step 1: Faucets are not universal. Select one that is the same size and ...

The good news is you are not replacing an old two-handle valve with a new single-handle valve. That could require much more cosmetic work, and your single-handle valve job could be double the money.