Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

DEAR TIM: My last house had a basement that leaked water. I’m building a new home and want my basement as dry as the Atacama Desert. I’m confident that my drain tile was not put in correctly at my ...

WEST SENECA, N.Y., June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What should homeowners consider when adding a bathroom to a finished basement? Mike Werbowski of Total Basement Finishing outlines the critical ...

Tile is one of the most versatile and durable materials for flooring, walls, backsplashes, showers, and a host of other surfaces around the home and outdoors. With a broad range of styles and types, ...

Dear Sonia: A shower stall with a tile floor is very attractive, but it can be a complicated home improvement project. Before you tackle a job of this magnitude, do some research to be sure you will ...

Tiling a curved surface in your bathroom can be tricky, but with a few simple steps, a lot of planning, and some practice, you can make the space look great.

Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of experience in the home space and 10 years of editing experience. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over ...

Installing new tile in your shower can provide an excellent bathroom upgrade, but be sure to avoid this trendy type of tile on your shower floor.

Tile gives bathrooms an upscale appearance, and it’s more durable than many other materials. But installing tile also costs more than bathtub surrounds or vinyl flooring. Whether you’ve decided on ...

Tile gives bathrooms an upscale appearance, and it’s more durable than many other materials. But installing tile also costs more than bathtub surrounds or vinyl flooring. Whether you’ve decided on ...