In this first episode of the bathroom remodel series, we’re starting with the basics installing cement board on the walls to prep for tile. You’ll learn how to cut, secure, and seal cement board ...

To install cement board over plywood, first ensure the plywood surface is clean, dry, and level. Measure and cut the cement board to fit the area, then spread a thin layer of thinset mortar onto the ...

Q. I'm getting ready to buy backer board for a ceramic tile project. There are different types out there, and I'm a little confused. Which backer boards would you use and which would you avoid? You've ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

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, ...

Q. The cement siding on parts of my house is disintegrating. When my builder sold me on this fiber-cement siding, he claimed it would last forever. Is my cement board siding defective, did the builder ...