"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 ...

Q. I have wanted a steam room in my house for a long time. Are there certain things you must do to ensure a home steam room will work well? Can you tell me exactly how to build a steam room so that I ...

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 ...

Q: We have a large master bathroom that has a walk-in shower with a seat. For years, I’ve wanted to add a steam unit to this shower and figure now is the time. What are some bathroom basics to ...

If you are anything like us, your first morning challenge during cold winter months is maintaining your body temperature once you've left the warmth of your bed. Accomplishing this usually involves ...

The 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. Bathers enjoyed hot ...

Q: You explain plumbing so well that even I can understand how things work. I noticed you mentioned shower-steam units in previous columns. How exactly does a shower-steam unit work, and can any ...