Gorgeous tile, stained glass and deep claw foot tubs — the typical late-Victorian bathroom was luxurious and large. Common features were porcelain hex-tile floors, a wainscot of white subway tile and, ...

Everyone wants to make their house their own, but prepare to be shocked by the incredible-looking tiles these homeowners have ...

Shreveport's housing market is full of gems, and those with a careful eye can find historical homes, often of architectural note, with some significant Shreveport history attached. Updating a ...

A frequent question we receive: What to do with an old tile shower or kitchen or bath countertop that has lost its pizazz? Complaints center on grungy or stained grout, cracked or chipped tile and a ...

Recently, I wrote a column about how to get ceramic tile grout clean. I received quite a few thank-you notes via the “Ask Tim” page at AsktheBuilder.com. It’s always gratifying to hear from you that I ...

This artificial reef is made from 3D printed terra-cotta. Terra-cotta ceramics have been used for thousands of years, but a particularly 21st-century application gives the material an entirely new ...

Look closely at the grout in between the patio tiles. It just needs a deep cleaning, not replacement. (Tim Carter) Analysis by Tim Carter Q: Tim, my outdoor deck is a concrete slab with gorgeous tile ...

Few things in life will inspire procrastination more than the prospect of cleaning grout. While there are some hacks like grout cleaning pens and tiny grout scrubbers that can make the cleaning ...