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 ...

If you’ve found yourself on the DIY home improvement side of TikTok, you’ve probably seen influencers touting peel-and-stick tiles as an easy, inexpensive, renter-friendly way to spruce up floors, ...