How to fix a scratched or chipped tub finish: Try a DIY repair kit sold at home centers. "But the repair will be very obvious," Oettinger says.To achieve a near perfect-looking repair, hire a pro ...

In the tub spout diverter, a small gate valve is attached to the base of a plunger shaft located in the spout. It is held in the up position for the shower by water pressure.

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Now available from Kissler & Co., the drip-free quarter-turn positive-stop diverter tub spout fits 1/2” or 3/4” male pipe thread. This tub spout features a quarter-turn brass ball valve for complete ...

Q: I have a shower problem in my 40-year-old house. I have three handles: one for the hot water, one for the cold and a middle knob that shifts the water from the tub nozzle to the showerhead.