Q: Ed, Please help. I was told my 39-year-old tile shower is leaking through something called the base pan. Then I was told by my contractor that there is no “quick fix”for this problem. He claims ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A homeowner has been baffled by the discovery of a second shower hiding behind her existing bathroom during renovations.

Dear James: I have recently noticed a damp spot on the ceiling beneath the shower stall. My house is only 3 years old. Dear Nicholas: For a house that is only a few years old, a faulty waterproof ...

Flood testing a shower is the only way to test a tiled shower for leaks during a home inspection. In the video clip below, you can see me using a moisture meter to confirm a tiled shower leak that I ...

Government building officials say there is no widespread issue with tiled showers that leak, despite ample anecdotal evidence that the problem is rife. Fully tiled shower cubicles have been made ...

Dear Sean: A shower with a ceramic tile floor is most attractive. As your neighbor apparently learned, it can be a little tricky to make it leak-free, but not impossible for someone to do themselves.

Dear James: I have recently noticed a damp spot on the ceiling beneath the shower stall. My house is only three years old. What is the cause and how can I fix it? — Nicholas D. Dear Nicholas: For a ...