Q. I'm installing ceramic tile at my house and want to spice it up. Anyone can install the same pieces of tile that are the same color. I was thinking of creating designs and patterns in my floor with ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." From marble and concrete to zellige and subway, there are limitless possibilities when it comes to tile.

One thing is for sure: accessory makers are pulling out all of the stops when it comes to decorative HomeKit lighting accessories. Back in May, we took a look at the Lifx Beam accessory, which offers ...

A backsplash can be both functional and stylish, and tiles are no longer the preferred choice. The trend is toward materials ...

I just returned from an eight-day trip to southern California. The purpose was to visit my youngest daughter and several dear friends. The weather was excellent, and although I knew about the June ...

Many of us have spent a lot of time in our kitchens since March of 2020. That time may have caused a few of us to look at those spaces for cooking and gathering with new eyes … and has probably ...

Welcome to another episode of our occasional series Happy Home Maintenance, an advice column for people who either don't own a home or own one that is already shipshape and so feel they are missing ...

A standalone clawfoot bathtub can be a gorgeous focal point in the bathroom. However, a stunning walk-in shower is the true showstopper. For bathrooms big and small, a tub-free shower is a great ...

Would-be fun home improvement tasks, such as picking out tile, are often tedious. Why? Chalk it up to the sheer number of choices available. One way to streamline the process is go with a quality ...