Dear Sonia: A shower stall with a tile floor is very attractive, but it can be a complicated home improvement project. Before you tackle a job of this magnitude, do some research to be sure you will ...

Q: Dear Ed: We have an older shower stall and the mixing valve has to be replaced. The valve is installed in an area hard to access and we need to open up the tile. The present tile can’t be matched.

Dear Jason: Building a shower with a ceramic tile floor is most attractive and durable. Using tile requires attention to detail so it will be leak-free. Study some videos on how to do it, and don’t ...

Dear Sean: A shower with a ceramic tile floor is most attractive. As your neighbor apparently learned, it can be a little tricky to make it leak-free, but not impossible for someone to do themselves.

Q: We have an older shower stall and the mixing valve has to be replaced. The valve is installed in an area that’s hard to access, and we need to open up the tile. The present tile can’t be matched.

Q. We’re planning a bathroom remodel to include a tile shower stall. Our contractor suggested that in place of a tile shower floor we install a cast-iron shower base. I’m still not sure, and before we ...

Q: Ed, Please help. I was told my 39-year-old tile shower is leaking through something called the base pan. Then I was told by my contractor that there is no “quick fix”for this problem. He claims ...

QUESTION -- Could you comment on the pros and cons of installing a shower surround versus "old-fashioned" ceramic tile? If tile is to be used, how can you avoid the problem of mildew developing in the ...

Question: It's so nice to have a plumbing-advice column that we can all read and, hopefully, pick up some great tips along the way, thank you! I recently read one of your articles in which the ...

Dear James: I have recently noticed a damp spot on the ceiling beneath the shower stall. My house is only three years old. What is the cause and how can I fix it? — Nicholas D. Dear Nicholas: For a ...