Q. Isn’t it standard to seal new grout after it’s placed? If so, isn’t it reasonable to expect a quality construction place to do this automatically? They’ve said they don’t do that. The homeowner has ...

I get a lot of e-mails from people confused about grout. When they get to the tiling stage of their bathroom or kitchen renovation they get stuck. Or they've been living in a new home for a while and ...

Whether you have a lot of tiled surfaces in your home or only a few small areas, you want to make sure you know how often you need to reseal your grout.

If you see stains on the ceiling below your bathroom, don't assume it's from a leaking water or drain pipe. Check the ceramic tile walls surrounding your tub or shower. This tile needs periodic ...