T he ancient Romans were famous for their baths. In those days, taking a bath was a very different experience from ours. Most bathing was communal, not as private as it is today. Today, we call such ...

"First, make sure a plumber comes in to determine the location and size you'll need for a steam generator," says Anthony DeVictoria of DeVictoria Plumbing & Heating in Massapequa. "An electrician must ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Lauren has six years of experience writing and editing home improvement content. She covered lifestyle, DIY, design and cleaning at The Spruce for five years and contributed home improvement pieces to ...

Q. I want to add a steam unit to our master bathroom shower stall. Outside of having the steam unit installed, are there any other issues that we need to think about when adding a steam shower to a ...

A: The short answer is that just about any shower can have a steam unit added. However, the extra costs involved for some showers to be “steam ready” may outweigh the benefits of converting the shower ...

Of all the mistakes anyone could make installing a single-handle shower faucet, rushing through the essential prep beforehand is probably the biggest one. With a badly planned installation, you could ...