Move over solid mortar bed, and say hello to cement boards. The traditional method of installing ceramic tile called for setting it in a solid mortar bed. Troweling a perfectly flat bed required great ...

Dear Sonia: A shower stall with a tile floor is very attractive, but it can be a complicated home improvement project. Before you tackle a job of this magnitude, do some research to be sure you will ...

Prepare for a home renovation with insights on prepping and insulating, installing backer board, adding cement board tape, and addressing unexpected challenges. Highlights include a temporary fix to ...

Q: A ladder fell on my clapboard house, making big scratches, and in some places the gashes are 1/4-inch deep. The clapboards are painted with a solid-color latex stain. Can I paint over them? Will ...