Most prefabricated kits have seams only in the corners and along the top of the shower pan or tub, while one-piece units have no seams. Fewer seams mean easier cleaning and less likelihood of leaking.

A prefabricated shower of this size without a door can cost approximately $1,150, or $210 per square foot, including materials and installation. The average price for a 30-inch-by-60-inch tub-shower ...

Q:I just read your column about how to install shower grab bars. Thanks for the information. We are looking to put in a walk-in shower. It will be new construction. Several folks have told us it is a ...