Dear James: We have vinyl kitchen flooring which is badly worn. We think a ceramic tile floor would look good and wear well. Can this be put over any old floor and what are some installation tips? — ...

Dear Sean: A shower with a ceramic tile floor is most attractive. As your neighbor apparently learned, it can be a little tricky to make it leak-free, but not impossible for someone to do themselves.

Dear James: We could use an extra shower stall for our kids. There is a drain in the utility room floor that we can use. Dear Jason: Building a shower with a ceramic tile floor is most attractive and ...