The whole bathtub-versus-shower debate has been going on since at least 1834, when President Andrew Jackson remodeled the White House. Jackson opted for the whole shebang, installing "warm, cold and ...

If you’ve ever tuned in to a home improvement show and gotten inspired to completely rip out your bathtub and replace it with a spacious walk-in shower, you wouldn’t be alone. “It's a very popular ...

Whenever I almost slip in the shower or help my mother into the tub, I hear an echo of that old ad "I've fallen, and I can't get up!" echoing in my mind. According to the Centers for Disease Control ...

When Amanda Welch meets with new clients, 7 times out of 10 they’ll ask, “Do we take out the bathtub?” “People say that a lot. A lot,” says Welch, owner of Brooks Vale Design in Woodinville. “It’s one ...

Best walk-in tub for your lifestyle and budget. If you’re a senior living at home and have mobility concerns, you might consider installing a walk-in bathtub. However, if you still want the option of ...

Q: We have two full bathrooms and want to convert both tub and shower units to walk-in shower stalls. But some friends have mentioned that removing the bathtubs could possibly classify the bathrooms ...

Everyone enjoys a relaxing bath or an invigorating shower. But for the elderly or disabled, traditional bathtubs and showers can present a safety challenge. Taking that first step into a bathtub or ...

How does tub removal affect property value? More and more people are removing the bathtub to put in a large walk-in shower. If the house is put on the market, most potential buyers will appreciate a ...

If you've ever scrolled through Zillow listings or watched an episode of a home makeover show, you may have noticed a trend: bathtubs aren't as ubiquitous as they once were. In their place, spa-like ...

Rubber ducks, bubble baths, and Calgon commercials once made bathtubs feel like a non-negotiable fixture in every house. The image of unwinding in a tub full of bubbles was directly proportional to ...