Q. Slate was used in the house I grew up in. The slate tile seemed to be a random mix of squares and rectangles. I'd like to install this material in my own home. Is that a job a beginner can tackle ...

Harnessing the sun’s warmth to heat water is an approach fading in popularity in many places where solar power is already used, but it still makes sense for especially sunny places like Spain. Because ...

Your entryway is the first place people find themselves in when entering your home, which sets the tone for the rest of the space. It's also the area in your home that sees the most wear and tear.

Q: My front hall floor is trashed from all of the kids’ traffic that comes in and out. I would like to install a new floor but I am not sure what material will hold up best. I am not on a tight budget ...