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

Q. My wife and I want to remodel the dated fireplace in our living room. We recently put down hardwood floor around a raised brick hearth. I’ve since removed the raised hearth and we’re putting down ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Tile trims add a clean, professional look to any tile design. It’s critical not to skip this step. Tile trim covers rough or sharp edges, cuts down on cleaning and maintenance and protects a tile ...

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 ...

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, ...

If you’ve ever smashed your thumb with a hammer while doing a home improvement project, there’s no need to feel foolish. Fully 6 percent of everyone answering a survey on do-it-yourself projects has ...