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 ...

Question: The grout around our pool tile has discolored, and in places it’s covered with dried pool chemicals. We were thinking of using whitening toothpaste to clean it. Will this work? Answer: ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...

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 ...

Due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and aesthetic versatility, tile is an excellent material to work with. Tiles are perfect for high-traffic areas and moisture-prone spaces, since they are ...

A Bristol swimming pool has been forced to close just 18 months after a £1.3m facelift - because builders used the wrong tile grout. The Dolphin swimming pool, at the Filton Sport and Leisure Centre, ...

Dear James: The kids have burned a spot with hot pans in my laminated kitchen countertop. I cannot afford a new countertop. Is there any method to make a repair myself that will not look terrible? - ...

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 ...