Spring is on its way (yes, really!) and that means the time has come to take care of that long, long "to do" list of household repairs that piled up over the winter. In order to get you started off on ...

Unless your family has very unusual hygiene habits, your shower tile will not have to stand up to wear and tear from heavy shoe traffic. However, it does face stresses of its own. The most important ...

Q. My ceramic tile shower has severe water damage. I was cleaning the shower when the tile caved in, creating a hole in the wall. How can I install ceramic tile in the shower so this will never happen ...

Q: I just discovered that the shower my husband uses almost exclusively is starting to deteriorate. Mold and mildew are starting to show up in a few of the cracks. But, upon closer inspection, the ...

Broken bathroom tiles let moisture seep below the surface to cause real damage. You should always fix a broken tile, but experts say it may require more than yanking out one to set another. Replacing ...

This is a photo of a granite countertop that’s got a tile backsplash sitting on it. The grout between the tile and granite has failed. (Tim Carter/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: The grout line ...

Many people wait until their grout is stained before attacking it with heavy-duty brushes and cleansers - the opposite to what they should be doing. Ramiro Quecano, owner of Grout Clinic, a grout and ...

A chipped tile can be a trip hazard and you can cut your foot on the sharp edges. Chipped and broken tiles must be repaired. Dirty and crumbled grout can make your home appear unkempt. Here’s how to ...