A fellow amateur radio operator reached out to me several days ago. My vanity call sign was coined after my Ask the Builder business. It’s W3ATB. The W3 stands for www for my AsktheBuilder.com website ...

The surface under the ceramic tiles has to be suitable for your project to be a success. If it hasn’t already been done, completely remove the old floor covering and any glue. Your floor should be ...

Janine asks: I’m putting up a ceramic tile backsplash in my kitchen. Can I put the tile directly on the drywall, or do I have to tear it out and use a cement board? Danny Lipford: If you’re talking ...

I have been installing stunning green subway tile the past two weekends in my son’s new basement bathroom. Subway tile is rectangular in shape. The grout joints between each tile have the same ...

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 ...

Due to inflation and labor shortages, homeowners across the country are tackling projects that look easy but may be beyond their ability and knowledge to complete successfully. Installing ceramic ...

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 ...

Dear James: We have vinyl kitchen flooring which is badly worn. We think a ceramic tile floor would look good and wear well. Can this be put over any old floor and what are some installation tips? -- ...

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 ...

I have been installing stunning green subway tile the past two weekends in my son’s new basement bathroom. Subway tile is rectangular in shape. The grout joints between each tile have the same ...