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 ...

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 ...

Removing grout is tedious, but it can be simplified with the right tool. Next time you need to get grout out from between tiles, use one of the two methods demonstrated below to get the job done ...

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 ...

No one will argue that tile flooring in entrance-ways, kitchens, bathrooms or even patios is practical, hard-wearing and low maintenance. However, no matter where tiles are installed they all have one ...

Q: The grout on my shower walls is stained and disgusting. I want to regrout the shower and hopefully make it look like new. How should I go about this and how difficult is it? A: Grouting a shower is ...

After reading an earlier article about the merits of epoxy grout versus standard grout, one reader wrote and asked, “How do I get my old grout that is chipping, cracking and falling out of my shower ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By James Austin and Ellen Airhart The best way to clean tile and grout in your ...

Q–The grout in my tub and shower area is a mess. It is difficult to keep clean and has actually crumbled in places. Is it possible to regrout over the existing grout? Or, do I have to remove the ...