Dear James: I want to spruce up my house with an impressive new floor for the front door foyer. With three children, it needs to be durable. What is a good type of flooring to consider? — Nancy F.

Q. I have decided to install a slate floor in my kitchen. What must I do to make sure the slate will stay adhered to the floor? What tools will I need? Can I apply the slate to a wood subfloor? Will ...