When a concrete shower base leaks, it's time to survey the situation to determine the level of repair needed. If it's a tiled bottom, the project just got bigger. If it's an exposed concrete base, the ...

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.

As homes get older, they settle, and there are usually signs that your home's foundation is settling. Moisture levels change or the soil shifts beneath the home. The rafters in the attic may let out a ...

correctionAn earlier version of this article incorrectly used outdated information to define the desirable coefficient of friction for a tile shower floor. The old standard measured the static ...

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 ...

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 ...

A well-designed bathroom is a feature many of us want to have. In fact, bathroom remodels are almost as popular as kitchen remodels. It would seem that standard bathtubs are making their way out of ...