Bathrooms

A thick mortar bed over a vinyl membrane makes a sturdy base for tile, but it pays to test for leaksby Tom Meehan

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

For caulking around bathroom and kitchen fixtures, nothing lasts longer or keeps out moisture better than siliconeby Brian Zavitz

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