We need to do some minor renovation on our 1980’s era, 5’x9′, falling apart, solo bathroom. We’re thinking of a simple IKEA sink/cabinet and have already replaced the toilet out of necessity. The big ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A gloved hand using a tool to scrape old grout from between tiles - Toa55/Shutterstock Tiling is typically a DIY-friendly project, ...

Dear James: The grout in our master bathroom shower stall is looking pretty bad and some pieces are crumbling. Do I have to remove some tiles, or can I just fix the bad spots and regrout?—Angie M.

Painting tile grout is generally a cosmetic fix that can lead to serious problems. Painting grout is acceptable only under limited conditions. Regrouting is the best option for most tile, particularly ...

Q. I hired a contractor to acid wash, regrout and seal my bathroom tile. He did not remove the old grout – merely sponged over a new grout coating. He says this is standard operating procedure, as we ...

Q: The grout on my shower walls is stained and disgusting. I want to regrout the shower and hopefully make it look like new. How should I go about this and how difficult is it? A: Grouting a shower is ...

Dear Angie: I hired a contractor to acid wash, regrout and seal my bathroom tile. He did not remove the old grout - merely sponged over a new grout coating. He says this is standard operating ...