Tile is one of the most versatile and durable materials for flooring, walls, backsplashes, showers, and a host of other surfaces around the home and outdoors. With a broad range of styles and types, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Tiling projects are not the easiest of DIY tasks. The tiles need to be measured, cut, and properly adhered to a surface so that the final ...

Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

Q: We built our house on a tight budget years ago. Now I am divorced and would like to remodel and install ceramic tile in the bathroom. How do I prepare the new shower walls and add tile? A: Ceramic ...

Q I am about to tile the walls and floor of my bathroom. I have read some conflicting information on this matter. What types of tile do you recommend for the walls and floor? Do you recommend cement ...

Q. Dear Tim, I’m remodeling a bathroom in my home. The large shower stall is going to be tile as well as the floors in the room. I cut out some pieces of scrap cardboard to resemble large-format tile, ...

Q: A ladder fell on my clapboard house, making big scratches, and in some places the gashes are 1/4-inch deep. The clapboards are painted with a solid-color latex stain. Can I paint over them? Will ...

Installing a shower curtain rod might seem like a simple project, but it can come with a handful of challenges if you're not prepared. This is especially true if hanging your rod requires drilling ...

Dear Sonia: A shower stall with a tile floor is very attractive, but it can be a complicated home improvement project. Before you tackle a job of this magnitude, do some research to be sure you will ...

Q: Dear Ed: We have an older shower stall, and the mixing valve has to be replaced. The valve is installed in an area hard to access, and we need to open up the tile. The present tile can’t be matched ...

Tile gives bathrooms an upscale appearance, and it’s more durable than many other materials. But installing tile also costs more than bathtub surrounds or vinyl flooring. Whether you’ve decided on ...