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Several years after you complete a bathroom or kitchen renovation, it inevitably starts to show some wear. One culprit is grout: Over time, it stains, cracks, and becomes loose, even if it was ...

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 ...

Key Points White vinegar works well on light mold in shower grout because its acetic acid disrupts mold cells and helps ...

Sarah reached out to me a few days ago. Six months ago, she had a new master shower installed with a marble tile floor. The pieces of marble are 1-inch hexagons. Sarah’s finding it impossible to keep ...

Q: I just discovered that the shower my husband uses almost exclusively is starting to deteriorate. Mold and mildew are starting to show up in a few of the cracks. But, upon closer inspection, the ...

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? - ...

Over time, grout between tiles can become discolored, cracked, or damaged, making your tiled areas look old and tired.