Plumbing Parts

This shower-stall alternative lets in the light, offers privacy, and makes a small space feel roomyby Tom Meehan

Requirements: 1 metal roof, 2500 gallons of rain, and the desire to save the planet

Eight ways to fashion a bathroom that will put a smile on your face every morningby Maaike Linnenkamp

From wrapping your tank to tapping the sun: Six ways to put your water heater on an energy dietby Dave Yates

Perfect flush by Brondellby Nena Donovan Levine

Marathon water heater by Water Heater Innovations, Inc.by Justin Fink

A wooden enclosure provdes warmth and character, and easy access to plumbingby Dan and Sandi McMillian

StyleDrain decorative shower-drain systemsby Maureen Friedman

Which is best: ball, cartridge, or ceramic-disk valves?by Rob Yagid

by Georg Efrid

Improve bathroom storage and style with a simple wall recessby Jane Aeon

by Georg Efrid

by Tom Meehan

Noble Niches are the perfect depth to slide into a 2x4 wall cavityby Tom Meehan

Common-sense solutions for creating homes that are self-reliant, resilient, and versatileby David Johnston, Scott Gibson

No matter where you live, a solar system can reduce energy costs and provide a reliable supply of domestic hot waterby Scott Gibson

Do lower water-heating temperatures mean lower energy bills and safer delivery?by Dave Yates

Cutting through the slab is grunt work of the highest order, but a relatively easy way to get an extra bathby Mike Guertin

This add-on to your water heater uses hot air to heat the water in your tankby Chris Ermides