When Hurricane Harvey left several inches of standing water in Alison Walters-Dominguez's Sharpstown home, she knew exactly what she would do. As much as she loved her wood flooring, she ripped it out ...

Porcelain wood tiles, which come in various shades from pecan and cherry to weathered tan, are durable, affordable and trending up. Photo courtesy of Floor Coverings International. (M S International, ...

When it comes to using tile in your home, you may find yourself debating between letting your personal taste shine, or settling for generic tile that may be pleasing to potential buyers should you ...

Q. My wife wants me to build a wood table that our family could gather around for feasts. She desires a contemporary design using ceramic tile with the tile inset into the center of the table. Have ...

Pros say stone mosaics, wood-look porcelain, and pastels feel dated and impractical. Diagonal, checkerboard, and accent stripe patterns look busy and outdated. Modern bathrooms favor simple, cohesive, ...

Ever heard anyone walk into a home and say, “Yuck. Wood floors”? Didn’t think so. And you won’t. Ever. Wood floors are always right. They are at home in any home. And unlike wall color, tile, carpet, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. If you’re planning a kitchen or bath remodel, you probably ...

If you're looking for a flooring material that checks nearly every box on durability, affordability and design, ceramic tile ...