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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

How high should you tile your bathroom walls? Floor to ceiling is chic, but tile wainscotting also makes an impact. This guide will help you decide how high to tile in your bathroom. Tile baseboard ...

Question: My husband, who is now in his 80s, was recently hospitalized due to a chronic medical condition, and last week was moved from the hospital to the rehabilitation center. A vocational ...