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 ...

Unless your family has very unusual hygiene habits, your shower tile will not have to stand up to wear and tear from heavy shoe traffic. However, it does face stresses of its own. The most important ...

Brownstoner Services offers a community of trusted local experts who are here to help with all of your home-related needs. “The caulk/grout between our bathtub and wall tiles has turned black with ...

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 ...

Through the years I have harped at homeowners about routinely sealing the grout in their tile showers. Not because I enjoy nagging, but because it is important to the health of the shower, the house ...