Dear Miles: Tile is very durable, and most houses use it in showers, but most require regular cleaning to look nice. Installing a cultured marble shower liner is a ...

Dear Jason: Building a shower with a ceramic tile floor is most attractive and durable. Using tile requires attention to detail so it will be leak-free. Study some videos on how to do it, and don’t ...

QUESTION -- Could you comment on the pros and cons of installing a shower surround versus "old-fashioned" ceramic tile? If tile is to be used, how can you avoid the problem of mildew developing in the ...

Q. We’re planning a bathroom remodel to include a tile shower stall. Our contractor suggested that in place of a tile shower floor we install a cast-iron shower base. I’m still not sure, and before we ...