Deciding that you are going to install a ceramic tile floor is a big commitment. It is something that has the potential to beautify your home while raising its value, but it can also be disastrous if you don’t know what your doing. Installing ceramic tile yourself can be less expensive that having someone else ...
Before installing your tile floor, be sure to pick up the proper tools to help with your project. You are going to need a tape measure, hammer, square, and glass cutter. Clean rags and a sponge will also help you along the way. Also, don’t forget to wear safety goggles as safety is important in ...
Suddenly realizing that you have a spare bedroom can be overwhelming. Empty space just begs to be filled, and the possibilities are endless. Maybe you’ve just bought a new, larger house, or possibly one of your children has moved away. Whatever the reason, spare rooms are an excuse to get decorating, and deciding on a ...
If you are going to lay tile on your floors and/or walls but do not know which type of adhesive to purchase for the job, these tips will help to guide your selection. One: Determine that the adhesive you are choosing is the proper type for the job you are doing. For example, if you ...
When we moved into our current home, we took on a lot of DIY projects. We hired out the bathroom renovation and got taken for a good bit of money and left with a job half done. Out of money and patience, it was time to take home improvement into our own hands. The first ...
Adding a tiled shower stall or prefab shower stall to a half bath increases both value and utility in a home. Which form of shower stall you should choose will depend on your space and budget. The two types of shower stalls are prefab or tiled or custom stalls. Prefab is short for prefabricated, meaning ...
Have you ever stepped out of your warm, comfortable bed, stumbled your way out to the kitchen for a much needed shot of coffee, only to nearly die of cardiac arrest because of the ghastly chill radiating from your tile floor? It wakes you up – quickly; there is no need for coffee after that. ...
If you have ever thought of changing your countertops from laminate to tile, consider doing the work yourself. Installing ceramic tile countertops can be time consuming, but is also fairly simple if you have the patience required. It is important to decide before beginning how you will finish the edges of the countertop. It is ...
