Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Q. We have large ceramic tiles on the floor in our foyer. One of them has gotten badly scratched and I need to replace. What is the proper procedure to remove and replace one without damaging the ...

QWe have a 15-year-old swimming pool that has shed some of its trim tiles. Town & Country, the company that built it, has no replacements. Do you know of a company that stocks old swimming pool trim ...

Tile is usually durable, but sometimes one gets damaged, or has to be removed for a plumbing repair. Here's how to replace a tile: • Remove existing grout with a grout tool, grout saw or lever-type ...

A chipped tile can be a trip hazard and you can cut your foot on the sharp edges. Chipped and broken tiles must be repaired. Dirty and crumbled grout can make your home appear unkempt. Here’s how to ...

Use painters tape and mark off the still-intact tiles surrounding the broken ones to prevent damage. Make sure the tape you use does not leave any glue residue after you're finished. Put on safety ...

If you have a cracked tile lurking somewhere in your home that you've been meaning to get round to fixing - but don't know how - then don't worry because help is at hand. Removing a cracked tile is ...

Q. I have three small occasional tables made by hand by my grandfather, probably in the 1950s. Some of the tiles on one table have fallen off and become lost. Where can I get it repaired? The tables ...

Flooring is an important consideration when looking at new homes or planning a remodel of your existing space. Tile is a popular choice, but it's not for everyone. If you're looking at replacing tile ...