Six months ago, my son bought a new house. He had been looking to move from his apartment for well over a year. The hot real estate market made it hard to find a house in his price range. Each tired ...

Follow the manufacturer's recommendations.l Place several border tiles in position along each edge, then fill in the ceiling with full-sized tiles.l Once you've installed all the full-sized tiles, you ...

Whether you're tiling a bathroom or a kitchen floor, ceramic tile is up for the job. Ceramic is one of the most durable materials, making it the perfect tile for many projects. Plus, ceramic tile ...

If you are looking for a long-wearing flooring material, tile is a good choice. It is also possible for a do-it-yourselfer to install. Here are a few tips if you want to give it a shot. When shopping ...

When you plan to update the flooring in your home, you envision perfectly spaced tiles laid evenly and precisely. But it takes a lot of precision to get that perfect tile floor installation. One small ...

There is no shortage of must-know tips for a perfect tile installation, but carefully considering your tile layout is probably the most important. Some folks may opt for a traditional side-by-side ...

My wife and I decided to replace our existing bathroom floor with ceramic tile in order to have an updated appearance plus something more child proof. Let’s face it; kids can be rough on a house. The ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

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 ...