Q: Tim, my outdoor deck is a concrete slab with gorgeous tile on it. The grout is a mess and I believe I have to replace it. The quotes to do this work took my breath away. How does one make the ...

Tile is usually durable, but sometimes one gets damaged, or has to be removed for a plumbing repair. Here's how to replace a tile: • Remove existing grout with a grout tool, grout saw or lever-type ...

Q: I have some cracked ceramic tile that I want to replace. I want the replacement tile to match the existing tile and the surrounding grout. What should I do? A: Removing ceramic tile requires the ...

DEAR TIM: I’ve got numerous cracked ceramic floor tiles, and my wife wants them replaced. I’m very lucky in that the builder and previous owner left extra tile for just this reason, I suppose. Can you ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Ceramic tile is one of the most versatile and attractive finishes for countertops, shower and tub walls and floors. Tile is durable and with regular maintenance, will continue to look good for years.

One 12-foot-by-12-foot tile on our kitchen floor cracked and cracked and finally came out. We have tiles of the same pattern in a corner of the laundry room, and would like to remove a laundry room ...

Q. Tim, my outdoor deck is a concrete slab with gorgeous tile on it. The grout is a mess, and I believe I have to replace it. The quotes to do this work took my breath away. How does one make the ...