When I think of the color slate, I think of the sleek stone, one that's a little rough around the edges, and perfect for adding a cool, moody edge to an interior. But there are so many other ways to ...

Q. Slate was used in the house I grew up in. The slate tile seemed to be a random mix of squares and rectangles. I'd like to install this material in my own home. Is that a job a beginner can tackle ...