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 ...
NEW ORLEANS, LA - January 30, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - The professional flooring industry faces a persistent challenge ...
Q. I have a gorgeous white tile floor in my home. It’s a long story, but I dropped something and chipped a tile. Do I have to take out the old tile and replace it with a new one? I would think ...
If your dirty grout just won't get clean, it might be time to replace it instead. Grout should also still be in good structural shape to make cleaning worthwhile. Grout darkening, cracking, shrinking, ...
Q. One of the ceramic tiles in my kitchen floor was badly cracked in an accident. It is in a very conspicuous place and looks ugly. Can I replace it? A. If you have a matching tile, replacement is ...
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 ...
Painting tile can be time consuming and may not yield the results you want. Luckily, there are other options for giving your ...
Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...
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 ...
Summer is on its way 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 the right foot ...
Dear Tim: I have a gorgeous white tile floor in my home. It’s a long story, but I dropped something and chipped a tile. I tried to hide it with a throw rug, but my wife caught me. To get out of the ...