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Showers are available plain or fancy. Even if you prefer baths, a shower is a convenient addition to any bathroom. But adding a regular shower to an existing tub enclosure is a major undertaking. One easy solution is to install a special tub diverter spout that allows you to hook up a handheld shower to a bathtub faucet with only a minor plumbing change . Once the spout is in place, you can choose from a wide variety of handheld showers , put up a shower curtain and enjoy the relaxing spray. 1 Examine the bathtub spout to determine whether it is fastened to the wall pipe with a set-screw or pipe threads. Look for a slot or hole in the bottom of the spout that gives access to a set-screw. Remove the set-screw using an Allen wrench or screwdriver, then pull the spout off the wall pipe. Alternatively, remove a threaded spout by wrapping a soft cloth around the end and grasping the spout with a pair of adjustable pliers . Turn the spout counterclockwise to unthread it from the wall p...

Overview Let’s face it. Showers are the bathing choice of just about everyone. So if your bathroom has become a family bottleneck because you don’t have enough shower stalls or the one you have is leaking, read on. We’ll show you how to replace a leaky base, replace a tub with a shower only or install an additional shower to handle demand. Preformed shower bases have vastly simplified the installation process. They’re virtually leakproof and are vastly easier to install than traditional solid mortar bases . Still, setting a base can be challenging, especially when you’re remodeling older plumbing . In this article, we’ll show you how to rip out an old tub and replace it with a one- piece fiberglass shower base . We’ll walk you through the tricky parts, first how to relocate the drain just right, then the necessary venting. Next, we’ll show how to set a rock-solid base—one that won’t crack or leak down the road. Our step-by- step instructions will take you right up to the point where ...