The trouble is there’s now a recess in the floor where the hearth was. How do I build it up to install the tile? We were thinking of putting it flush with the new hardwood floor.

Traditionally, a lot of fireplaces come with the immediate area covered in tiles for this exact purpose. But if your ...

Identify the type of tile in your bathroom to ensure proper cleaning. Avoid harsh chemicals like bleach and vinegar, opting for pH-neutral cleaners. Regularly sweep and mop tile floors, using a baking ...

This can be achieved with a nice ceramic, stone, or porcelain tile. Victorians typically would have ornate tiles around the fireplace opening that would terminate at the wood mantel.

Having a stone flooring buying guide handy will help you choose the floor for your home and family’s needs.

We are attempting to put in a new floor over pine subfloor planks. Everything is fine with the subfloor except the area near the old chimney. We are keeping the chimney in place. However, the hearth ...

One of the home designs she wanted to recreate was a herringbone stone-tiled floor, but it was a little too pricey for Asha. So she decided to get the same results on a budget with a B&Q buy.

No matter the type of tile you have in your home, these expert tips on how to clean tile floors will extend their lifespan.

Q:I have a fireplace with a white marble hearth. A log rolled out of the firebox and onto the stone in front of the fireplace. It was there only a few seconds but it left a burned mark on the ...

The first step in the process of laying fireplace tile, and it’s the most important one, is to pour a lowered platform that the ceramic tile will rest upon. It needs to be solid so the tile ...

We have lived in our home for 30 years, and the dining room hearth is an eyesore (put in by a previous owner in 1980). Our house is 119 years old, and I would love a hearth for our wood stove that ...