After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

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 Brad: A kitchen is the perfect room for a ceramic tile floor. Spills are easy to clean up and it resists staining. Another seldom-recognized benefit of ceramic tile is its thermal mass. It will ...

A well-installed and well-maintained tile floor can last 20 years at minimum. — Dreamstime/Tribune Content Agency If you’re looking for a flooring material that checks nearly every box on durability, ...