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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Painting tile grout is generally a cosmetic fix that can lead to serious problems. Painting grout is acceptable only under limited conditions. Regrouting is the best option for most tile, particularly ...

Q: Faucets leaked in my son-in-law’s tiled bathtub enclosure, which caused the old greenboard below them to dissolve and a few rows of tiles to come loose. I know it is virtually impossible to match ...

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 ...

Tiles are a popular choice for many homeowners due to their durability and aesthetic appeal. Whether in the kitchen, bathroom, or living room, tile floors, backsplashes, and walls can provide a ...

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, ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...