Tile and Stonework

An exterior remodel and some thoughtful landscaping give a 1960s dinosaur new life by Tina Govan

Reversing a backward floor plan brings style and function to an American foursquare bathroom by Timothy Gill

Open up the ceiling, rearrange the plan, and this kitchen feels a lot bigger without adding much floor space by Warren Lloyd

Elements from different eras combine for a comfortable kitchen that looks like it evolved over the past 120 years by Carolyn Murray

by Tom Meehan

by Tom Meehan

Thanks to cement backerboard, you can make a new countertop without ripping out the old one by David Hart

by Roe A. Osborn

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

A modern kitchen draws inspiration from materials and methods popular at the beginning of the century by Robert Orr

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

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