Several years after you complete a bathroom or kitchen renovation, it inevitably starts to show some wear. One culprit is grout: Over time, it stains, cracks, and becomes loose, even if it was ...

Q. I started trying to remove the cracked, discolored tile grout in my shower using a hand tool, and feel it will take at least 20 years to get it all out. Is there a better way? A. You can speed up ...

One reader emailed me this past week and gave me an idea for a “How Do I” article that he had a problem with – what to do with crumbling grout between tile? I am grateful to receive the suggestion. In ...

Q: I recently bought a house that has Formica tops and a ceramic tile backsplash. I am going to replace them with granite and tumbled marble. How difficult would it be for me to remove the backsplash?

•Q: In the process of a home remodel, I've noticed the grout in my new bathroom varies in color. The tile installer and I agreed on a gray tone, which I see on the floor and maybe a wall or two. But ...

Key Points White vinegar works well on light mold in shower grout because its acetic acid disrupts mold cells and helps dissolve the grime.Spray vinegar on the grout, let it sit, scrub with a stiff ...

The good news is that if you catch it in time, you can quickly and easily give tiled surfaces a new lease on life—and a fresh ...

Grungy tile grout is ugly and hard to clean. And, recent studies by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that certain types of mold can be bad for your health. Appearance aside, tile ...

Applying grout is the final step in laying or adhering tile. It’s a messy process but a satisfying one: Yes, grout gives newly laid tiles a finished look. What’s more important, grout acts as a buffer ...