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 ...

Grouting your subway tile is the easiest part of the job. Water is your biggest enemy. It’s best to use wall grout for thin ...

A tile backsplash can make a kitchen look custom without requiring special skills or a huge budget. The area you’re covering ...

You can change the entire look of your bathroom with a tiled vanity top– it’s a project you can do yourself with a moderate amount of skill, a little patience and a weekend of work. With so many tile ...

Ceramic tiles make a terrific floor – durable, easy to keep clean, attractive and authentic. But none of these things matter if the grout starts to come loose and tiles start cracking. If this kind of ...

The advent of cement backer board has made it possible for do-it-yourselfers to lay tile like a pro. The reason: For most installations, it eliminates the need to set tile in a thick bed of mortar.

"I wanted to simplify the process of applying decorative tile on the walls of kitchens and bathrooms," said an inventor, from ...

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, ...

TEMPE, AZ / ACCESSWIRE / January 13, 2016 / The DustRam(R) chipping hammer attachment has the ability to capture dust from a 360 degree area around the unit while maximizing the blows of the chisel ...

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 is a wonderful and versatile floor and wall covering. Water-resistant, cool to the touch, relatively easy to clean and maintain, and, if properly installed, long-lasting. That doesn’t mean it can ...