Brownstoner Services offers a community of trusted local experts who are here to help with all of your home-related needs. “The caulk/grout between our bathtub and wall tiles has turned black with ...

Q: My shower stall was renovated with ceramic tile three years ago. Is it too late to seal the grout? Also, one grout joint in a corner has cracked, from the floor to the ceiling. How can I fix it so ...

Q: I have a continuous problem with the caulking around the tub. This tub is used only for baths. I dutifully wipe down and dry the caulk and tub after each use. Is it possible to edge the tub with ...

Q: My husband and I are trying to determine how to fix the grout that’s chipping and cracking between the wall and our bathtub. This is our first house, so we aren’t sure what to do. At first, we ...

Q: I was reading your column and wonder if you could clarify your answer to "Upset Over Brown" asking about his now-brown caulking around the bathtub. You mentioned that if the joint was between the ...

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Maybe you just moved into an older house, one that needs more than a few repairs. Many cracks need filling, and that means buying caulk and applying it in all the right places. But the hardware-store ...

This is a photo of a granite countertop that’s got a tile backsplash sitting on it. The grout between the tile and granite has failed. (Tim Carter/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: The grout line ...

Caulk is one of the greatest tools of illusion ever invented. We’ve been using it to stop leaks and hide gaps for centuries, and it remains one of the most useful things you can have in your toolbox.