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 ...

With rich textures, vibrant colors, and interesting shapes, the right tile can completely transform any given room. But deciding on the perfect tile for your space can be a challenge, especially if ...

A close-up of a kitchen floor with marble tile flooring - Serghei Starus/Getty Images Stone is one of the most durable materials you can choose as your flooring material, but there are some things you ...

Q: We have unglazed quarry tile floors in our house and we want to seal them. We can’t find anyone in our area to do the job. What do we do now? A: Sealing the tiles should not be difficult if you ...

Doreen Monahan’s roof used to be beautiful. It’s still a nice looking roof but instead of the dark terracotta, chocolate brown and bright yellow tiles that were on the roof when it was installed in ...

Stone is one of the most durable materials you can choose as your flooring material, but there are some things you need to know about natural stone tiles before you buy. For instance, how often should ...