To use the jig, align the cork tile with your mark and hold your utility knife straight up and down and pull the knife across the tile several times until it cuts through. A light touch is best. The ...

The advent of cement backer board has made it possible for do-it-yourselfers to lay tile like a pro. The reason: For most installations, it eliminates the need to set tile in a thick bed of mortar.

You’ve got visions of a gorgeous herringbone tiled bathroom or are planning to remove the plain white squares in your kitchen to create a trendy pink splashback. You find some bargain tiles, read up ...