I plan to install ceramic tile on the walls and floorsin several bathrooms. How do I make the circular cuts for the pipes and toilet flange? How do I cut an L-shaped tile? I know how to score tile and ...

I’ve used heavy-duty tile saws on NYC job sites for years. For a DIY subway-tile shower, this compact Skil 7-Inch Wet Tile Saw model surprised me with clean cuts, easy setup, and zero drama.

All tile cutting tools are available for rent at rental stores. Chuck Chretien, representative at Rental Zone, 122 Seymour St., said the manual hand tool set, including a cutter and the nibblers, ...