Several years after you complete a bathroom or kitchen renovation, it inevitably starts to show some wear. One culprit is grout: Over time, it stains, cracks, and becomes loose, even if it was ...

Q: I have a ceramic-tile floor in my foyer that I want to replace. Some tiles are cracked and the grout is an awful color. I tried taking up some of the tiles but it seems like an impossible job. Can ...

We have ceramic tiles on our kitchen counter. Some are cracked and we want to replace them. We have some extra tiles, but how do we best remove the damaged ones? –H. Oldach The first step in removing ...

Q: Our 20-year-old townhouse has yellow tile in the bathroom that is still in great shape. However, the grout is 1980s dark brown and is discolored. I tried to at least get it all one color with a ...

Dear James: The grout on the bathroom tiles is crumbling and looks dark even after using bleach. I don’t want to remove the tile and redo it. Can I just replace the grout myself? — Damon W. Dear Damon ...

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? - ...

Cleaning grout can be surprisingly satisfying once you get going, and it's a brilliant way to give your bathroom a fresh look without splashing any cash. Whether the grout around your shower has ...