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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Look closely at the grout in between the patio tiles. It just needs a deep cleaning, not replacement. (Tim Carter) Analysis by Tim Carter Q: Tim, my outdoor deck is a concrete slab with gorgeous tile ...

Q. This week: The grout in our ceramic tile shower, especially on the floor, is discolored and looks dirty. The tiles are about 3 x 3 inches, and the grout lines are about 3/8 inches wide. After ...

Q. The grout line between my kitchen granite countertop and the tile backsplash has cracked for the umpteenth time. Each winter, the crack appears, and, each year, I grout it again hoping it will be ...