Q. The grout in one joint of my floor tile has come out. Do you know why this happened? Upon close inspection, I can see that the previous homeowner repaired it. What's the best way to work with floor ...

Q: I'm about to remodel a bathroom. I'll be switching out a shower stall and know my tile floor will have to be patched. Fortunately, the previous owner left behind lots of tile for me, but there's no ...

Question: I’m about to remodel a bathroom. I’ll be switching out a shower stall and know my tile floor will have to be patched. Fortunately, the previous owner left behind lots of tile for me, but ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 33rd installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary. We’re excited to publish their tale of buying and renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first ...

Q. What color grout should I use on white tile? A. There are three combinations to consider. Matching grout (white) proves a clean slate — but will show dirt. Contrasting (such as charcoal gray) makes ...

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 ...