QDEAR TIM: The house I grew up in has slate tile that seemed to be a random mix of squares and rectangles. I'd like to install this material in my home. Is that a job that a beginner can tackle ...

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 ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Subway tile is both classic and contemporary. Installing a subway tile backsplash into your kitchen provides both an updated ...

Selecting the right tile type may be easy, but installing requires skilled personnel. Tiles come textured or smooth. Materials include ceramic, glass, and quarried rock such as slate, granite, or ...