Once you've determined the type of grout you'll be using, follow these steps, according to Lowe's: 1) Clean the area where the grout is broken with a 1-to-1 vinegar and water mixture. 2) Remove ...

If you see stains on the ceiling below your bathroom, don't assume it's from a leaking water or drain pipe. Check the ceramic tile walls surrounding your tub or shower. This tile needs periodic ...

The rap against tile, especially in kitchens, is that whatever you drop on it breaks. Tile itself can also break due to gaps in grout that let in water, a failing adhesive bond, a plywood base that’s ...

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 ...

Cracks in shower grout can get worse over time, harboring mold, and leading to water damage. Don't wait; this simple product ...

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 ...

Who doesn’t want their bathroom to be sparkling clean? But as everybody knows, sometimes you have to deal with some nasty tile issues. In this installment of Alure Home Improvements’ “60 Second Fix,” ...

Reviving a cracked patio is more affordable than you think — and with this DIY, you can even turn the surface into a colorful, tiled work of art.

You can cut circular holes in subway or other tile, using inexpensive diamond hole saws. They come in many different ...