Mark is a seasoned green industry veteran and freelance writer based in Georgia. His work encompasses all things garden, landscape, home improvement, and DIY, with a focus on sustainability. Mark ...

Perfectly prepared homeowners save a sample of every material used on the house: paint, wallpaper, trim, shingles, you name it. And when someone drops a bowling ball on the tile floor it’s no problem: ...

The rap against tile, especially in kitchens, is that whatever you drop on it breaks. Tile itself can also break due to gaps in grout that let in water, a failing adhesive bond, a plywood base that’s ...

Send this article to your social connections. Q. Our three-season porch has a ceramic tile floor, which has held up well for more than 20 years — except for two tiles, which we think were lemons. They ...

If you’ve always wanted to tackle a DIY grout project but weren’t sure where to start, this guide is for you. A few things to consider before rolling your sleeves up and getting started include what ...

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 ...

Q. I’ve got a partially sunken tub and shower that’s got a mixture of different tiles. The tub is cast-in-place concrete and was hot-mopped with asphalt to prevent water leaks. The grout between the ...

Grout on floors can easily become stained, yellowed and dirty if they’re not regularly cleaned. However, sometimes, even sweeping a mop over the floor once a week isn’t enough to keep tile grout clean ...