I’m a remodeling contractor in the Northeast and can tell you that most bathroom remodelers do not take the time to seal tile ...

Q. Isn’t it standard to seal new grout after it’s placed? If so, isn’t it reasonable to expect a quality construction place to do this automatically? They’ve said they don’t do that. The homeowner has ...

With rich textures, vibrant colors, and interesting shapes, the right tile can completely transform any given room. But deciding on the perfect tile for your space can be a challenge, especially if ...

I get a lot of e-mails from people confused about grout. When they get to the tiling stage of their bathroom or kitchen renovation they get stuck. Or they've been living in a new home for a while and ...

Q: We have unglazed quarry tile floors in our house and we want to seal them. We can’t find anyone in our area to do the job. What do we do now? A: Sealing the tiles should not be difficult if you ...

The old tiles in the bathroom no longer match current tastes? No problem—tiles can be painted. However, there are some differences compared to painting a wall with emulsion paint. What should you keep ...

Doreen Monahan’s roof used to be beautiful. It’s still a nice looking roof but instead of the dark terracotta, chocolate brown and bright yellow tiles that were on the roof when it was installed in ...