Drilling into tile isn't for the faint of heart. Just one slip of your hand, and your pristine backsplash suddenly has a crack that's not only impossible to hide but also costly to fix. The anxiety of ...

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 ...

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Many houses on Long Island have ceramic tile that was installed by master craftsmen decades ago using a cement mortar that's 100-percent waterproof. Guess what? You ...

Q. I’ve got an exciting outdoor patio project I’m about to start. But I need your help. This is a multi-level patio that will be connected by several different sets of steps. I’m leaning towards an ...

Tiling qualifies as a do-it-yourself project because the materials come in little pieces. It makes a difference. Want to try an 8-foot-long slab of granite at 300 pounds for the kitchen counter? Ummm, ...

The kitchen is the hardest-working room in the house, with cabinets, counters, and appliances filling nearly every square inch. Yet one of its most visible, functional surfaces, the backsplash wall, ...