Should you remove your only bathtub? (resale)
Removing your only bathtub can be the right call, but whether it hurts resale depends on who is likely to buy your home and how long you plan to stay. The risk generally matters less when you plan to stay many years or age in place, and a local listing agent can judge how much […]
Does a tub-to-shower conversion add home value?
A tub-to-shower conversion can add buyer appeal, but whether a tub to shower conversion helps your resale depends mostly on where the tub comes out. Buyers haven’t given up on bathtubs. In the National Association of Home Builders’ 2024 survey, 78% of buyers rated having both a shower and a tub in the primary bath […]
Best shower base/pan options
The best shower base is the one that fits your footprint, your drain location and the entry you want. A one-piece prefabricated base is the simplest choice when a stock size lines up with the existing drain. A tiled floor over a bonded waterproofing membrane is built on site, so it isn’t tied to a […]
Shower door options
Which shower door option fits your new shower? Start with three physical constraints: how wide your shower opening is, how much clear floor space sits in front of it, and how much weight the walls can carry. A sliding door works in a tight bathroom, while a hinged or pivot door needs room to swing. […]
One-day/quick conversions explained
Can a tub-to-shower conversion really be done in one day? Some brands say a shower can go in within a day. Kohler, for example, says its entire LuxStone shower can be installed in as little as a day, so check whether a “one day” claim covers the whole project or just installation. One quick option […]
Adding grab bars, benches, non-slip flooring
To add grab bars, a shower bench and slip-resistant flooring that make a shower safer, anchor every grab bar and wall-mounted seat into a stud or solid blocking, or use a mounting system only where both the anchor maker and the shower wall or waterproofing manufacturer approve that exact wall assembly. The easiest time to […]