Standing in a tile aisle at Menard's or Home Depot, a novice DIYer (perhaps following the guidance of a YouTube expert or brief experience helping a friend) probably has a number of things to be ...

Applying grout is the final step in laying or adhering tile. It’s a messy process but a satisfying one: Yes, grout gives newly laid tiles a finished look. What’s more important, grout acts as a buffer ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Installing a new tile floor or backsplash is a job many homeowners may choose to take on themselves. While this is certainly a task you can ...

Grout isn’t exactly the sexiest topic, but if you ever attempt a tiling project, it’s a subject you need to be familiar with. Apartment Therapy breaks it down into three main types, as well as what ...

Every customer that does a tile project with me inevitably asks for the same thing: small grout lines. Nobody likes dirty looking floors and stained grout, no matter how much it has been scrubbed, ...

Tile is still a popular amenity in homes, particularly in baths and kitchens. Everything from small, 1-inch square ceramic to large format sheets of various materials are still being used today. What ...

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 ...