The iconic blue tiles have been part of Houston's history for over a century. After being neglected and destroyed for years, a passionate Houstonian is remaking the street markers.

It began 13 years ago with a periwinkle square. Now Aziz and Louise Farnam's Santa Monica house is a shimmering montage of tiles.

Mosaic tile can add design flair to everything from backsplashes to wall murals.

Before street signs were built atop metal poles, Houston's intersections were denoted by a series of white-and-blue mosaic tiles that spelled out block numbers and street names on the curb.

Forget the green signs we’re used to today; the blue and white checkered signs are what told you where you were in Houston 100 years ago.

Beloved for their old-fashioned charm, small mosaic tiles are resonating with homeowners who want floors that are uniquely patterned and boldly expressive. From itty-bitty hexagons to miniature ...

An intentional, well-designed bathroom can bring serenity and relaxation to any home. The bathroom should be a place to unwind and reset, but one simple design oversight can carry a mountain of risks.

The 2000-year-old shell grotto was used as an outdoor dining room and features a sizeable wall mosaic featuring brightly colored shells, coral and glass.

Archaeologists think the house belonged to a senatorial family during the last years of Rome's Republic.

Dr. Vinay Gupta, a colon oncologist at Mosaic Life Care, talks about the importance of screening for colon cancer during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

A detail of the Colosseum mosaics, showing the materials it was made from, including shell and Egyptian blue tile. Photo: via Italian Ministry of Culture.

After a 2008 wildfire, Jeff Shelton and his clients worked on building a shell-like tile-encrusted house on the same plot as their former property.