Tiles as large as 2 ft. square have become more popular, and these monsters require a deep layer of thin-set to allow for adjustments. To get the right amount of thin-set, use a 1/2 x 1/2-in. notched ...

Setting your own tile can save a lot of money, and is a DIY project that anyone can take on. Mark Clement of MyFixItUpLife has laid a lot of tile, and shares his top tips for getting the best results.

Whatever the shape and pattern, tiles look best centered squarely on the floor or wall. In a perfect world, that’s easy to do: snap diagonal chalk lines, corner to corner, and where they cross is your ...