If you’ve ever tuned in to a home improvement show and gotten inspired to completely rip out your bathtub and replace it with a spacious walk-in shower, you wouldn’t be alone. “It's a very popular ...

The whole bathtub-versus-shower debate has been going on since at least 1834, when President Andrew Jackson remodeled the White House. Jackson opted for the whole shebang, installing "warm, cold and ...

Whenever I almost slip in the shower or help my mother into the tub, I hear an echo of that old ad "I've fallen, and I can't get up!" echoing in my mind. According to the Centers for Disease Control ...

Everyone enjoys a relaxing bath or an invigorating shower. But for the elderly or disabled, traditional bathtubs and showers can present a safety challenge. Taking that first step into a bathtub or ...

A walk-in shower can be helpful for those with limited mobility. If you have a bathroom with a seldom-used bathtub and prefer a shower instead, you can convert the old tub to a new standalone unit. A ...

Best walk-in tub for your lifestyle and budget. If you’re a senior living at home and have mobility concerns, you might consider installing a walk-in bathtub. However, if you still want the option of ...

How does tub removal affect property value? More and more people are removing the bathtub to put in a large walk-in shower. If the house is put on the market, most potential buyers will appreciate a ...

When Amanda Welch meets with new clients, 7 times out of 10 they’ll ask, “Do we take out the bathtub?” “People say that a lot. A lot,” says Welch, owner of Brooks Vale Design in Woodinville. “It’s one ...

Q: We have two full bathrooms and want to convert both tub and shower units to walk-in shower stalls. But some friends have mentioned that removing the bathtubs could possibly classify the bathrooms ...

Do you have a bathroom with a tub that’s rarely used? With more people preferring a shower to a tub soak, consider replacing the tub with a standalone shower. It’s a retrofit that makes it easier and ...

If you have a bathroom with a seldom-used bathtub and prefer a shower instead, you can convert the old tub to a new standalone unit. A shower enclosure designed to fit in a standard 5-foot step-over ...