Q: Our vintage 1926 bathroom floor is showing its age and some discoloration. I cannot afford a full bathroom renovation. Can tile be applied on top of the old floor? Can the tile be painted? A: Yes, ...

Q: We recently bought a house in Richmond built in 1941, and the neighbors have told us we are only the third owners. The downstairs bathroom has its original tile floor, which is somewhat worn but in ...

Q: I’m having a house built, and the master bathroom is going to be big, modern and dramatic, with a tall ceiling that’s vaulted. I love the look of tile that goes all the way to the ceiling but I can ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Like a showstopping necklace on a comparatively functional outfit, creative bathroom tile ideas have the power to elevate and transform one of the most utilitarian spaces in the house. Picture heiress ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Choosing bathroom tiles is kind of like picking an outfit—you want it to look fabulous but also handle a ...

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, ...