Dear James: I have recently noticed a damp spot on the ceiling beneath the shower stall. My house is only 3 years old. What is the cause and how can I fix it? — Nicholas D. Dear Nicholas: For a house ...

Dear James: A dark spot is forming on the ceiling below my master bathroom with a tile floor. My newer house is just past the warranty. Where should I look for the water leak? -- Amy F. Dear Amy: It ...

Q. I made the mistake of letting the unlicensed brother of my best friend install our new tile shower. From the first time I peeked in at his work I knew I was in trouble. When he was installing the ...

Q: I think I may have a leak in my shower stall. Is this something I can fix myself or am I just going to get myself into deep water? A: In the harsh haze of the early morning routine comes a sudden ...

Dear Sonia: A shower stall with a tile floor is very attractive, but it can be a complicated home improvement project. Before you tackle a job of this magnitude, do some research to be sure you will ...

Q: I made the mistake of letting the unlicensed brother of my best friend install our new tile shower. From the first time I peeked in at his work I knew I was in trouble. When he was installing the ...

Dear Melissa: This is a very common problem when your bathtub has the old two-handle (hot and cold) shower valve. When a toilet is flushed or the cold water faucet in the kitchen is opened, the ...