Additions

by Rick Arnold

Cementitious backerboard speeds up the job, but start with a subfloor that is firm and flat by Dennis Hourany

An earthy alternative to the cold, austere look of marble, limestone is easy to work with and maintain by Tom Meehan

An experienced fabricator explains the process from the templating to the final setting of the slabs by Joe Ranzoni

Take the time to get your tiles tight and flat, and your shower will look as if it had been carved out of solid marble by Tom Meehan

Wide overhangs and a wraparound stone patio keep this elegant outdoor-living area cool and dry by Alex L. Varga

With the right fasteners and flashings, you'll get a roof that can last a hundred years by Terry A. Smiley

Substituting backer board for the traditional mortar bed makes the job easier without sacrificing durability by Michael Byrne

Basic tools produce a quartzite surface that's easy on the toes by Paul Holloway