Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

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 ...

Tile is a great way to keep water-prone areas like the bathroom and kitchen free from water damage. If you're putting new ...

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 ...

Key Points Peel-and-stick tile is affordable and improved, but less durable than real tile.It works best in low-moisture, low-traffic areas on smooth surfaces.It’s ideal for renters or quick updates, ...

Selecting the appropriate tiles for a bathroom is very important, not only for the purpose of design but also for durability, water resistance, and safety. Bathrooms are wet places that require tiles ...

Applying grout is the final step in laying or adhering tile. It’s a messy process but a satisfying one: Yes, grout gives newly laid tiles a finished look. What’s more important, grout acts as a buffer ...

Question: My husband and I finally are empty-nesters in our home on Santa Barbara’s Mesa, and we want to convert what used to be our children’s bathroom ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Shower with subway tiles in a running bond pattern - Joseph Hendrickson/Shutterstock It's hard ...

It's safest to mount grab bars and towel racks into studs, but when your bathroom has tile, studs can be much more difficult ...