While community rules differ, in general, you will not need a permit just to seal or paint the concrete basement walls. If ...

Dean Sorem, our go-to tile expert, shows us his best tips on how to install mosaic tiles. A friend offered to lend us a wet saw and we accepted, hoping we wouldn’t actually need to use it.

Beyond that, you have a few important location considerations. Don’t install vinyl decals over radiant-heat flooring or within 12 inches of a stove or other direct heat source—they can melt.