A shower head attached to a flexible hose not only makes bathing easier, but is also handy for cleaning the tub or shower. A hand-held shower provides greater flexibility than a standard spray head by letting you control the direction and height of the spray. The key to the versatility of this shower is a vinyl hose, usually 50 inches to 60 inches long, with threaded fittings at each end. A handle and spray head are attached to one end. The other end connects to the shower arm -- the curved pipe that holds your current shower head. Hand showers generally are sold in kits that contain the spray head, hose and a mounting bracket. If the hand shower is to be installed in addition to the existing spray head, you'll need to purchase an inline diverter. Hand-held showers come in a variety of styles and spray patterns. With all of the choices available, you're sure to find something that will meet your needs and your pocketbook. And that's the On The House tip for today.