Q. I have a gorgeous white tile floor in my home. It’s a long story, but I dropped something and chipped a tile. Do I have to take out the old tile and replace it with a new one? I would think ...

What's the difference between sanded and unsanded grout, and how do you know which one to use? Standing in a tile aisle at Menard's or Home Depot, a novice DIYer (perhaps following the guidance of a ...

Key Points Viral DIY home repair hacks often don’t work and can even worsen the problem.DIY shortcuts use weak or incompatible materials that aren't up to rigorous use. Experts recommend using proper ...

Question: Our plastic laminate kitchen countertops are in bad shape. They are square-edged instead of the common rounded-edge tops. On a TV home-repair show I saw how a remodeler simply covered the ...

Q: The white marble-tiled floor in my entrance hallway and half bath has grout between the tiles. It probably has never been cleaned. When I recently had my carpets washed, I asked what the company ...

Question: I have a gorgeous white tile floor in my home. It’s a long story, but I dropped something and chipped a tile. I tried to hide it with a throw rug, but my wife caught me. To get out of the ...

Dear Tim: I have a gorgeous white tile floor in my home. It’s a long story, but I dropped something and chipped a tile. I tried to hide it with a throw rug, but my wife caught me. To get out of the ...