How-To Guides

Step-by-step instructions to help you tackle any bathroom project

How to Clean a Rain Shower Head
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How to Clean a Rain Shower Head

Properly cleaning a rain shower head is essential to reduce the risk of bacterial growth like Legionella while freeing clogged nozzles so the unit can produce a steady stream of water.

January 31, 2023
How to Increase the Pressure of Your Rain Shower Head
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How to Increase the Pressure of Your Rain Shower Head

[Rain shower heads](https://lavatorylab.com/shower-head/best-rain-shower-heads/) are terrific at providing a spa-like experience in the comfort of your own home. However, when the water pressure is la

January 27, 2023
How to Remove an Old Shower Head Without a Wrench
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How to Remove an Old Shower Head Without a Wrench

Removing a shower head is straightforward when you have an adjustable wrench or pliers. However, if you don't have the right tools, you will have to get creative with the items you have on hand.

January 16, 2023
How to Tighten a Shower Arm
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How to Tighten a Shower Arm

Resting between the water main and the showerhead, the shower arm is one of the key parts of your shower. Unfortunately, the connection between the shower arm and the water main can become loose over

September 19, 2022
How to Soften Water in an Apartment
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How to Soften Water in an Apartment

Renting an apartment and dealing with hard water can be quite challenging. Hard water affects your skin and hair, along with making it tougher to clean your bathroom and kitchen.

September 15, 2022
How to Install a Shower Filter
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How to Install a Shower Filter

Shower filters are a terrific way to improve the quality of your shower water. Not only do they help to remove chlorine and other contaminants from your water, but they can also help to improve the sm

August 10, 2022
How to Remove Chlorine from Shower Water
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How to Remove Chlorine from Shower Water

Since the 1930s, cities, and municipalities have been using chlorine to disinfect public water supplies ([source](https://www.epa.gov/dwreginfo/chloramines-drinking-water)). But while chlorine helps k

August 9, 2022
How to Soften Shower Water
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How to Soften Shower Water

If you notice that your skin and hair feel dryer after showering, it may be because the water you are using is too hard. Hard water contains high levels of minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, whi

August 1, 2022
How to Lower a Shower Head
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How to Lower a Shower Head

If you want to lower your showerhead, you can install an adjustable shower arm or shower arm extension.

April 14, 2022
How to Fix a Leaking Shower Arm
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How to Fix a Leaking Shower Arm

If you notice a leak between the pipe and your shower head, it is most likely coming from your shower arm. Although this may seem daunting, fixing a leaking shower arm is quite simple and only takes a

April 13, 2022
How to Straighten a Crooked Shower Arm
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How to Straighten a Crooked Shower Arm

Have you ever taken a shower and noticed that the water wasn't falling in the middle of the shower stall? This is usually due to a crooked shower arm.

April 13, 2022
How to Replace a Shower Arm
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How to Replace a Shower Arm

Replacing a shower arm is a relatively easy do-it-yourself project that can be completed in just a few minutes.

April 11, 2022