Q. This week: Our house is 2 1/2 years old. We have ceramic tile in the bathroom, laundry room and kitchen. There are quite a few hairline cracks in the grout and in some places grout is missing due ...

Broken bathroom tiles let moisture seep below the surface to cause real damage. You should always fix a broken tile, but experts say it may require more than yanking out one to set another. Replacing ...

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 just discovered that the shower my husband uses almost exclusively is starting to deteriorate. Mold and mildew are starting to show up in a few of the cracks. But, upon closer inspection, the ...

The grout around my bath is unsightly, is it difficult to replace? Bath and shower tiles get a lot of abuse. Whenever you shower or take a bath, they get eroded with water as well as soap. Afterwards ...

A silicone refresh works because it covers old, stained grout while sealing against moisture. Clean the area, dry it thoroughly, and pull the old silicone if needed. Then apply a smooth, fresh ...

Real Estate News Ask the Remodeler: Dealing with crumbling tile grout and shower walls Mark Philben offers readers advice on grout and the proper tile underlayment. Get more expert tips on home repair ...

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 ...

Q. My ceramic tile shower has severe water damage. I was cleaning the shower when the tile caved in, creating a hole in the wall. How can I install ceramic tile in the shower so this will never happen ...