| Modern homeowners have a huge number of choices | | | | before you remove the old, existing faucet to |
| when it comes to selecting a shower faucet for the | | | | replace it with a new shower faucet. This is usually |
| bath. The faucet that you choose can make your | | | | done by turning off a valve to the shower, or you |
| personal sanctuary, the bathroom, a more attractive | | | | can turn off the water to the entire home while you |
| spot in the home and can add to the functionality of | | | | are working. |
| the bathroom as well. | | | | Out with the Old |
| You can easily install your own shower faucet | | | | Removing the old faucet is simple and usually involves |
| without calling in an expensive plumber to do the job | | | | using a pipe wrench. There is typically an access panel |
| for you. Oftentimes changing the faucet is all that is | | | | that is located in the shower that will allow you to |
| needed to solve the problem of a leaky shower, | | | | remove the fixture from inside the wall. If your |
| although you might have grown tired of your faucet | | | | existing faucet is particularly old, you might want to |
| and are looking for a change. Either way, performing | | | | check for corrosion of the pipe work leading to the |
| the simple replacement can save you a hundred | | | | faucet while you have this panel open; now is the |
| dollars or more over the cost of a plumber. | | | | optimal time to replace any pipes. Disconnect the |
| Choosing Your Faucet | | | | faucet from the pipes that feed the water to the |
| When choosing your faucet, it is often the best idea | | | | shower. |
| to go with a faucet that is similar in style to your | | | | In with the New |
| existing faucet. This allows you to easily match up | | | | Once the old faucet is out of the way, you are |
| the faucet with the existing plumbing lines in the | | | | ready to place the new faucet. Line the faucet holes |
| shower. Keep in mind that if you want to go with a | | | | up with the holes to the plumbing lines, and attach |
| completely different size or style of faucet, you may | | | | the faucet using the bolts and nuts that come with |
| need to run extra lines to the shower or move | | | | the faucet in its packaging. Follow the instructions |
| existing lines to accommodate the faucet. | | | | included with your new shower faucet. You will then |
| Preparation | | | | turn the water supply back on and check your work |
| You will need to turn off the water to the shower | | | | for leaks. Enjoy your handiwork and the savings! |