My jigsaw often sits for months, just gathering dust. But then I’ll need to cut out an intricate pattern for a hobby project, saw into a countertop to install a kitchen sink or cut material like thin ...

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.

Like many other hard tile materials, glass tile is extremely durable, but only after it's installed. Prior to installation, glass tile can easily chip and break. This can pose a challenge when ...