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What's the Difference: Tile backerboard Online Membership Required

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HardieBacker, Durock, and DensShield each has characteristics that affect where it can be installed and how tile is placed on it by Rob Yagid

Slate Roofing and Repair Techniques

Video: Slate Roofing and Repair Techniques

A skilled installer shows how to work with slate tiles by John Mahan

Replacing a Broken Tile

With a little care and the right tools, it's easy to make a fast fix in a flawed floor by Jane Aeon

Q & A: Repointing flagstone

by Richard T. Kreh Sr.

Q & A: Tiling over concrete cracks

by Tom Meehan

Site-made grout saw

Tip: Site-made grout saw

by Ethan B. Eikrtsen

Preventing cracked ceramic floor tiles

Tip: Preventing cracked ceramic floor tiles

by Frank Pierce

Tiling With Limestone Online Membership Required

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

Q & A: Flashing a fieldstone chimney

by John C. Friedrichs

Tip: Silicone applicator

by Neil Hartzler

Slate roof repair

Tip: Slate roof repair

by Randy E. Medlin

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