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 ...

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 ...

Here’s how to make your morning shower more luxurious. By Tim McKeough A utilitarian walk-in shower works just as well as something nicer, so why spend the time and effort — and the money — to upgrade ...

We are in our mid-70s and need to convert a bathroom with a tub into a shower with handicap grab bars and seat. My wife is handicapped and it is very difficult to get in and out of the tub. Both of us ...

Replacing an existing tub or shower with a walk-in tub is a home upgrade that can be worthwhile for older adults or anyone with mobility issues, but it’s not as simple as swapping one tub for another.

Find comfort and independence with the right tub. Find comfort and independence with the right tub. Most of us hope to remain in our homes or communities as we age ...

Q: My old cast-iron bathtub is badly stained and it leaks around the drain. Plus, the three-handle mixing valve used to fill the tub constantly drips. I found a do-it-yourself resurfacing spray kit, ...