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 ...

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 ...

You've DIY tiled that kitchen backsplash or shower stall. Great work! Now, you need to apply grout sealer — to brush or spray ...

If your dirty grout just won't get clean, it might be time to replace it instead. Grout should also still be in good ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...