Q: Ed, we read your column about tile shower stalls and how a prebuilt Fiberglas base will make the job easier by eliminating the need to install a tile shower pan. This sounds like the best move for ...

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 ...

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 ...

A lot of things may cross your mind when you first think about renovating your bathroom, but before you get sidetracked by all the different toilet designs out there, the shower base warrants some ...

Understand popular materials and sizes before choosing your next tile.

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 ...

Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home for ...

Question: It's so nice to have a plumbing-advice column that we can all read and, hopefully, pick up some great tips along the way, thank you! I recently read one of your articles in which the ...

It can seem daunting to gather the necessary information before you start your first tile job. There’s a lot of good information out there, some not so good information, and a tremendous amount of ...

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 ...