Q: Ed, we read your column about tile shower stalls and how a prebuilt Fiberglas base will make the job easier by eliminating the need to install a tile shower pan. This sounds like the best move for ...

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 ...

Q: My husband and I want to remodel our master shower and install a new custom-tile shower stall. What do you think is an easy way for us to install the floor, and what material will be easy to ...

Contemplating when it's okay to use drywall in a custom shower.

Q: We’re planning to remove our bathtub and install a large custom shower. As a plumber, you must be full of ideas for accessories we can add to our new shower stall. Can you please list some hot ...

Q: Hello, Mr. Del Grande. I enjoy getting my building tips from your column, and I now have a problem that I'm hoping you can help me with. I'm installing a custom tile shower stall and had planned on ...

Consider us fooled in the best way. Wallpapering your shower isn’t recommended—not only will water soak through, but it will also quickly grow mold and mildew. Still, that doesn’t mean you can’t add a ...