A chipped tile can be a trip hazard and you can cut your foot on the sharp edges. Chipped and broken tiles must be repaired. Dirty and crumbled grout can make your home appear unkempt. Here’s how to ...

White tiles in the bathroom are surrounded by cracks in their grouting. - Akintevs/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Your bathroom is a somewhat paradoxical space; ...

Identify the type of tile in your bathroom to ensure proper cleaning. Avoid harsh chemicals like bleach and vinegar, opting for pH-neutral cleaners. Regularly sweep and mop tile floors, using a baking ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By James Austin and Ellen Airhart The best way to clean tile and grout in your ...

Dear James: Our house has a rather strange bathroom with some glossy and some dull ceramic tile. There is a lot of dark mildew on the grout. What is the best and safest method to clean the grout? - ...

Dear Angie: In the process of a home remodel, I've noticed the grout in my new bathroom varies in color. The tile installer and I agreed on a gray tone, which I see on the floor and maybe a wall or ...

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 ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

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 ...