Dear Melissa: This is a very common problem when your bathtub has the old two-handle (hot and cold) shower valve. When a toilet is flushed or the cold water faucet in the kitchen is opened, the ...

Question: Whenever one of the kids flushes a toilet while I am showering, the water gets very hot. Would installing a new type of shower valve help, and can you give me some do-it-yourself tips?

When taking a shower, no one wants an annoying, slow dribble of water landing on their head. What you want is a cascade of invigorating warm water to wash and wake you up. If your shower is not ...