Q. I started trying to remove the cracked, discolored tile grout in my shower using a hand tool, and feel it will take at least 20 years to get it all out. Is there a better way? A. You can speed up ...

Q: I recently bought a house that has Formica tops and a ceramic tile backsplash. I am going to replace them with granite and tumbled marble. How difficult would it be for me to remove the backsplash?

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? - ...

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Q What should I do about the white grout I applied to some ceramic tiles I just laid? I’m concerned about the grout getting dirty and looking bad in time. I’ve only grouted part of this installation, ...