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 ...

Dear Jason: Building a shower with a ceramic tile floor is most attractive and durable. Using tile requires attention to detail so it will be leak-free. Study some videos on how to do it, and don’t ...

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

Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of experience in the home space and 10 years of editing experience. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over ...

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.

It's hard to unwind in the shower when outdated tiles constantly remind you that a makeover is overdue. If you've been avoiding a bathroom upgrade, remember that updating your shower with a new design ...

Q: We have an older shower stall and the mixing valve has to be replaced. The valve is installed in an area that’s hard to access, and we need to open up the tile. The present tile can’t be matched.

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A bathroom with an acrylic corner tub and standing shower - Jason Finn/Shutterstock When remodeling your shower, it can be ...