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 ...

Installing new tile might not be the easiest way to refresh your bathroom, but it can be the most effective. By Tim McKeough To update a bathroom, you could swap out the cabinet pulls and switch the ...

When choosing the perfect tile, you must consider color, material, shape, and pattern. Make the decision easier with one of these popular shapes and styles.

There are primarily two ways to add a little spice to this classic backsplash. The first is by deviating from the gloss white; the second is by deviating the installation pattern on the wall.

The myriad styles and materials used for tile can make a space, not just bathrooms and kitchens, shine in unexpected ways. By Tim McKeough Tile is one of the most powerful materials for making a bold ...

We’ll show you everything you need to install a cork floor. Cork flooring is a natural, renewable product that’s easy to install yourself with basic tools. It’s also attractive, quiet underfoot and ...

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 ...

Pros say stone mosaics, wood-look porcelain, and pastels feel dated and impractical. Diagonal, checkerboard, and accent stripe patterns look busy and outdated. Modern bathrooms favor simple, cohesive, ...