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.

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: 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 ...

A well-designed walk-in shower is virtually essential if you want a spa-like retreat. While bathrooms can be tricky spaces to ...

Question: 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 ...