T he ancient Romans were famous for their baths. In those days, taking a bath was a very different experience from ours. Most bathing was communal, not as private as it is today. Today, we call such ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

"First, make sure a plumber comes in to determine the location and size you'll need for a steam generator," says Anthony DeVictoria of DeVictoria Plumbing & Heating in Massapequa. "An electrician must ...

Q. I want to add a steam unit to our master bathroom shower stall. Outside of having the steam unit installed, are there any other issues that we need to think about when adding a steam shower to a ...

Many people planning a bathroom remodel think a home steam shower with aromatic oils, mood lighting and music speakers must be out of their remodeling budget range. Surprisingly, this might not be a ...

A: The short answer is that just about any shower can have a steam unit added. However, the extra costs involved for some showers to be “steam ready” may outweigh the benefits of converting the shower ...

Steam showers and whirlpool tubs. When people dream of remodeling their bathrooms, those are at the top of their wish lists. “The spa is no longer the spa of the future; we’ve turned the future into ...

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