Mold loves moisture, and no place in the house has more of it than the inside of the shower. Given the chance, mold will grow in tile grout, on tiles, around the drain and on the caulking. Mold growth ...

Dear James: I try to keep the bathroom as clean as possible, but the caulk around the bathtub and shower stall is black. Can you tell me how to clean the caulk or how to replace it if that is ...

WHEN APPLYING caulk, always use a gun and think thin. These words of home-maintenance wisdom emerged from the bottom of a shower stall the other day as Irv Stein applied a smooth, svelte seal to some ...

QUESTION -- Could you comment on the pros and cons of installing a shower surround versus "old-fashioned" ceramic tile? If tile is to be used, how can you avoid the problem of mildew developing in the ...