Recently, I wrote a column about how to get ceramic tile grout clean. I received quite a few thank-you notes via the “Ask Tim” page at AsktheBuilder.com. It’s always gratifying to hear from you that I ...

You can use a roller to paint a ceramic-tile floor. I recommend a roller with a low nap to keep bubbles and texture to a minimum. You can also add products to the paint that allow them to flow well ...

Shreveport's housing market is full of gems, and those with a careful eye can find historical homes, often of architectural note, with some significant Shreveport history attached. Updating a ...

Q-We want to install a new ceramic-tile floor in our bathroom but are not sure how to prepare the floor after removing the old tiles. Can you help? A-Unless the existing tile floor is in very poor ...

Kosta: I'm Kosta, and I run Pinnacle Stone Restoration. We are specialized in restoration of terrazzo and natural-stone surfaces. I'm going to walk you through how to restore over-100-years-old ...

Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home for ...

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 ...

Dear Sean: A shower with a ceramic tile floor is most attractive. As your neighbor apparently learned, it can be a little tricky to make it leak-free, but not impossible for someone to do themselves.