Q. Slate was used in the house I grew up in. The slate tile seemed to be a random mix of squares and rectangles. I'd like to install this material in my own home. Is that a job a beginner can tackle ...

Q. I have an existing concrete fireplace hearth. Is it possible to cover it with slate? If so, is that a difficult task? Instead of slate, should I just install a hearth pad? I am really confused ...

Q I am about to tile the walls and floor of my bathroom. I have read some conflicting information on this matter. What types of tile do you recommend for the walls and floor? Do you recommend cement ...

Question: I'm remodeling a large bathroom in my home. The large shower stall is going to be tile, as is the floor in the room. I cut out pieces of scrap cardboard to resemble large-format tile, and it ...