QI followed your advice of a couple of weeks ago (“How to remove a rust stain on a shower floor,” June 24) and successfully used CLR to remove rust stains from limestone (I think) tile. However, the ...

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Recently, I wrote a column about how to get ceramic tile grout clean. I received quite a few thank-you notes via the “Ask Tim” page at AsktheBuilder.com. It’s always gratifying to hear from you that I ...

If you’re looking to breathe new life into your kitchen or bathroom updating your backsplash is a brilliant way to do it. But, the cost of labor, and removing and replacing tiles can quickly add up so ...

Look closely at the grout in between the patio tiles. It just needs a deep cleaning, not replacement. (Tim Carter) Analysis by Tim Carter Q: Tim, my outdoor deck is a concrete slab with gorgeous tile ...