Showerheads: for a quick rinse, any old showerhead will do the job. But if you want a pounding stream of water to jumpstart your morning or a gentle spray to help you unwind at day's end, the right showerhead is a must.(Kitchen, Bath and Laundry)(Market overview)

With hundreds of models on the market, from old-fashioned wall-mounted showerheads to oversized rain-shower styles to shower towers, there's bound to be a fixture to suit your style. Most sell for less than $100, though you can spend $1,000 for elaborate fixtures in expensive finishes. Considering the low cost and easy installation of most, getting a new showerhead is a great way to rev up a bathroom.

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The big names include American Standard, Delta, Kohler, Moen, and Waterpik. Other manufacturers include Peerless, Pollenex, and Price Pfister.

Adjustable showerheads. These give you multiple settings so you can choose the strength of flow, from nice and easy to a vigorous massage. Levers, push buttons, and dials are designed to make it easy to change spray settings on adjustable …