Tile is the easy-to-clean surface that reigns supreme in kitchens and bathrooms, but we’re not so wild about the stuff that glues the tiles together—you know, the grout. These grooves in between tiles ...

Tile is one of the most durable and easy-to-clean flooring types, which is why it’s such a popular choice for highly trafficked rooms in the home like the kitchen, bathroom and entryway. But tile ...

Sealing the grout is an option step in your shower installation, but if you want to prevent it from trapping moisture, doing ...

Dear Ryan: Dark mildewed grout is common in most bathrooms and anywhere else where there is tile and constant moisture. Even though the rest of the bathroom is clean, the discolored grout makes the ...

Isn’t it ironic that the one place you return to most days to get clean (aka your shower or tub) can also be one of the dirtiest places in your house? You’ll oftentimes find grout used to fill the ...

For many people, bathrooms are sanctuaries. More than a place to get yourself clean, your bath and shower can be a place to unwind. They have a certain Zen quality that exudes tranquility. But even ...

Recognize the type of tile you have and the material it is made of. Prevent mold and mildew through frequent cleaning. Approach stains and grout carefully. It’s pretty surprising (and gross!) how much ...

GROUT in the bathroom quickly gathers dirt, especially in the shower. Here's how to clean the grout in the shower. Grout keeps tiles in the bathroom in place and stops water from getting into cracks, ...

When I first moved into my apartment, there was already a dark ring around the base of the faucet that refused to budge no ...

Q: My bathroom has tiles as small as one inch square in a repeating pattern common in bathrooms from the 1960s. Over the years, the grout has become quite dark, especially away from the corners, which ...

Mold or mildew are organic stains that thrive in the damp corners of a bathroom shower, while rust or lime buildup is usually caused by hard water—these stains are common when your water is drawn from ...