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Replace grungy, eroded grout in your shower. Simplify the tough grout removal part with an inexpensive power grinder. It speeds up the job so you can move on the easier parts, regrouting and polishing the...Read more»

Take your tiling skills to the next level. Learn pro tricks for dealing with complicated diagonal layouts, extra-large tiles, uneven walls, dried mortar cleanup and other tiling problems.

A tile backsplash combined with a new range hood can quickly and dramatically transform a dull kitchen. Learn how to install both in a weekend, along with a custom, over-the-oven shelf for spices and seasonings.

Preformed, one-piece shower bases make installing a new shower much easier. This article explains the process, from ripping out the old shower or tub to installing the plumbing.

Tiling a backsplash above the counter is one of the easiest ways to upgrade an old, tired kitchen on a tight budget. You can choose from the vast array of handsome ceramic tiles available, including the easy-to-install...Read more»

Give your old, worm out vinyl floor a new look with elegant tile. We'll show you how to save hundreds of dollars by installing the floor yourself. Even if you don't have any tile experience, you can tile your...Read more»

That old basement floor with the crumbling vinyl tile may look hopeless, but with a little scraping and a few strips of crack isolation membrane you can turn it into a perfect base for new ceramic tile.

To avoid grout stains, natural stone tiles—especially rough, porous materials like slate—need a generous coating of grout release and special grout application techniques.

Apply a haze remover to clean off the film left from grouting porous stone tile. Prevent the haze problem with grout release, applied before grouting. Leftover grout haze can be difficult to remove.

A colorful mix of ceramic, glass and stone tiles, stained glass windows, updated cabinets and an open floor plan rejuvenate a cramped, unappealing kitchen space. Photography by Russ Widstrand Photography Kitchen Design:...Read more»