A few essentials are nonnegotiable in any bathroom: a toilet, a sink, and, in a full bath, a bathtub or shower. Because of these must-haves, many homeowners assume their design options are limited.

If you’ve ever tuned in to a home improvement show and gotten inspired to completely rip out your bathtub and replace it with a spacious walk-in shower, you wouldn’t be alone. “It's a very popular ...

Q: Hi Ed: I enjoy your column in my local newspaper. I read an article you did on showerheads and started thinking about a walk-in shower stall. Have you had a column about replacing a bathtub with a ...

Modern bathrooms are about balancing comfort and practicality. A bathtub is perfect for a long soak after a tiring day, while ...

Angela Haupt has been a health writer and editor for more than a decade. She was previously the managing editor of health at U.S. News & World Report, where she spent 11 years covering and editing ...