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 ...

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“I don't have to use all my strength to clean the house” People / Amazon If you’ve been using an old toothbrush to painstakingly scrub the grout in your home, now’s a good time to replace it with a ...

Question: I’m about to remodel a bathroom. I’ll be switching out a shower stall and know my tile floor will have to be patched. Fortunately, the previous owner left behind lots of tile for me, but ...

Through the years I have harped at homeowners about routinely sealing the grout in their tile showers. Not because I enjoy nagging, but because it is important to the health of the shower, the house ...