If you're redoing your floors and laying new tile, this simple layout trick will help you create a smooth, organic-looking ...

Ever since I finished building my new house four years ago, a nagging little project has gone unfinished. I had a countertop in a small kitchen area with nothing behind it but painted drywall. When we ...

Dear James: It gets too noisy in the kids’ playroom. Are acoustic ceiling tiles difficult to install myself, and are there attractive ones made for home use? — Michelle Y. Dear Michelle: Most people ...

The average cost for tile installation ranges from $300 to $6,500. Personal loans, credit cards and HELOCs can cover the cost of tile installation. Factor both material costs and labor into your ...

Dear Jason: Building a shower with a ceramic tile floor is most attractive and durable. Using tile requires attention to detail so it will be leak-free. Study some videos on how to do it, and don’t ...

Saltillo tile takes its name from a region in Mexico that is known for its rich clays. The combination of raw materials and a hot climate ideally suit the area to the making of handmade tiles dried in ...