In the more than 160 years that linoleum has been around, it has cycled in and out of fashion multiple times. Most recently, it went from being ripped out of kitchens on home renovation shows at the ...

Applying grout is the final step in laying or adhering tile. It’s a messy process but a satisfying one: Yes, grout gives newly laid tiles a finished look. What’s more important, grout acts as a buffer ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Older bathroom with a tile floor - New Africa/Shutterstock Are you tired of looking at the same boring tile floors? Maybe the ...

Recently, I wrote a column about how to get ceramic tile grout clean. I received quite a few thank-you notes via the “Ask Tim” page at AsktheBuilder.com. It’s always gratifying to hear from you that I ...

Luckily, learning how to clean tile floors isn’t very complicated, as long as you know the type of tile you have installed and the proper way to mop. For most people, Trotter says, the toughest part ...

Tile is one of the most durable and easy-to-clean flooring types, which is why it’s such a popular choice for highly trafficked rooms in the home like the kitchen, bathroom and entryway. But tile ...