Q: Dear Ed: My wife has arthritis in her hands, and we are looking to install some type of ergonomic shower control valve. We have an older home, and our plumber says it’s time to replace the current ...

As 2026 bathroom remodels hit peak season, homeowners are increasingly discovering that shower trim and rough-in valves are not interchangeable across brands—or even within a brand's own lineup. While ...

Dear Ed: My old shower mixing valve and shower stall has reached the end. I'll need to install a totally new shower stall complete with new plumbing and fixtures. My old valve did both water flow and ...

Q: My wife has arthritis in her hands, and we are looking to install some type of ergonomic shower control valve. We have an older home, and our plumber says it’s time to replace the current valve ...

Why valves matter: They regulate temperature, pressure, and water direction, preventing scalds and boosting comfort while staying hidden behind your bathroom wall. Types to know: Pressure-balancing ...

Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of experience in the home space and 10 years of editing experience. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over ...

Equipment designers find that proportional control technology is ideal where precise performance is required in variable pressure or flow applications. Often perceived as more complicated than other ...

Dear Ed: My wife has arthritis in her hands, and we are looking to install some type of ergonomic shower control valve. We have an older home, and our plumber says it's time to replace the current ...

Question: Ed: My old shower mixing valve and shower stall has reached the end. I'll need to install a totally new shower stall complete with new plumbing and fixtures. My old valve did both water flow ...