In many older homes, bathrooms were built only with a tub. A shower may have been added later with little long-term regard for protecting the surrounding walls. Installing a tub surround is an easy ...

Q. My husband and I need help deciding whether we should replace a 25-year-old, acrylic, single-unit tub and shower surround when we remodel the bathroom. The tub has some 2- to 4-inch hairline cracks ...

Everyday use of a family bathtub can take its toll on the surrounding walls, which are vulnerable to moisture and water damage. One way to fix this damage is to rip out the walls and build anew. An ...

Enclosing a bathtub with a tile or wood ”surround” is a popular improvement that is not too difficult for amateurs with basic carpentry experience. The project involves building a lumber framework ...

Q: I have a bathtub and shower combination, and the walls need some work. The house is old, and the shower walls are made of some type of fiber sheets that are warped and need to be replaced. What is ...

Q: I want to change the look of my bathroom by putting in a new “tub surround.” I want to avoid ripping out the ceramic tile if possible. Are there special panels that I can glue or attach to my ...

Q: I want to change the look of my bathroom by putting in a new “tub surround.” I want to avoid ripping out the ceramic tile if possible. Are there special panels that I can glue or attach to my ...

: I have a bathtub and shower combination, and the walls need some work. The house is old and the shower walls are made of some type of fiber sheets that are warped and need to be replaced. What is ...

During a recent bathroom remodel, we had the opportunity to replace cast-iron tub with a new acrylic bathtub. Tubs are available in a number of different designs, and this project covers the American ...