Q: I’m having a house built, and the master bathroom is going to be big, modern and dramatic, with a tall ceiling that’s vaulted. I love the look of tile that goes all the way to the ceiling but I can ...

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.

Question: It's so nice to have a plumbing-advice column that we can all read and, hopefully, pick up some great tips along the way, thank you! I recently read one of your articles in which the ...

If your home can support excess weight and the existing tiles are in good condition, you can consider tiling over tile. You should tile over tile to save time and money and it can also be an ...

Adding new tile to a floor or a wall can revitalize a space and help it feel fresh and exciting again while giving you a chance to try out more up-to-date visual trends. Although it can be tempting to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are as many ways to tile a shower as there are colors and types of tiles. The only must-follow design rules are to select ...

A well-designed walk-in shower is virtually essential if you want a spa-like retreat. While bathrooms can be tricky spaces to ...

correctionAn earlier version of this article incorrectly used outdated information to define the desirable coefficient of friction for a tile shower floor. The old standard measured the static ...

I’ve decided to do a major bathroom remodel job. One thing that needs to be demolished is a full ceramic tile shower with a seat and a concrete mud floor. I’m feeling pretty good about removing the ...

If you've been putting off a tile project because you don't want to rip out the old tile, we get it. Removing tile isn't for the faint of heart—it's a physically demanding job that yields a lot of ...

Question: I need an additional shower for my children. The utility room (over a slab) has a drain ideal for a shower. My neighbor’s tile shower always leaks at the floor. How can I avoid this in mine?