If you need to replace the entire shower valve and the parts that go with it, you may want to consider a valve rebuild kit. Shower valve kits cost between $20 and $250, depending on the type of valve.

If you can solder a copper pipe, you should be able to install a pressure-balancing mixing valve yourself. A decent-quality valve will cost about $125.

Even if the valve you have installed is in good shape and fits your new shower installation, it's helpful to understand what type it is. Two designs typically meet modern plumbing codes ...

Doing your own plumbing can be a hard job for DIYers. ... Even if you're skilled enough to install a shower faucet without a hiccup, you'll still fail without properly waterproofing the job.

First, here are the tools you need: One shower shutoff valve, one roll of Teflon pipe tape, and one pair of vice grip pliers. The total cost of this project was $5, the cost of the valve itself.

A new bathtub faucet can cost between $35 and $3,500 and a new shower faucet and shower head averages between $25 and $3,000. Luxury showerheads with numerous spray settings and features may cost ...

PM's home pros take a peeks behind the walls of your shower to show you the plumbing mechanics and tech that make your morning wake-up possible. Please, don't forget your shower cap.