For about 6,000 years, builders have been using ceramic tile outdoors—on buildings, walkways, and even streets. Not only does tile offer a range of colors and designs unmatched by any other material, ...

A fellow amateur radio operator reached out to me several days ago. My vanity call sign was coined after my Ask the Builder business. It’s W3ATB. The W3 stands for www for my AsktheBuilder.com website ...

The idea of refreshing your outdoor space to become your own little oasis is exciting, to say the least. There are so many ways to turn your yard into a relaxing haven, whether you go the pool route ...

Look closely at the grout in between the patio tiles. It just needs a deep cleaning, not replacement. (Tim Carter) Analysis by Tim Carter Q: Tim, my outdoor deck is a concrete slab with gorgeous tile ...

I just returned from an eight-day trip to southern California. The purpose was to visit my youngest daughter and several dear friends. The weather was excellent, and although I knew about the June ...

June Scott wanted to jazz up the guest house garden at this year’s Pasadena Showcase House of Design. So the South Pasadena-based landscape architect behind June Scott Design covered some ...

Outdoor spaces are an extension of your living environment, which serve as places for relaxation, entertainment, and even gardening. One of the best ways to enhance these outdoor spaces is by choosing ...

Our backyard was tiled over by the last owner with these assertively terra cotta tiles, but we’d prefer something darker or more slate colored. Does anyone know of a way to stain or glaze tiles like ...

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