DEAR TIM: I’ve got numerous cracked ceramic floor tiles, and my wife wants them replaced. I’m very lucky in that the builder and previous owner left extra tile for just this reason, I suppose. Can you ...

Q: I've got numerous cracked ceramic floor tiles, and my wife wants them replaced. I'm very lucky in that the builder and previous owner left extra tile. Can you guide me through the entire process, ...

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Q: I have some cracked ceramic tile that I want to replace. I want the replacement tile to match the existing tile and the surrounding grout. What should I do? A: Removing ceramic tile requires the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: The previous owner of our house redid the tile in the upstairs bathroom himself, and it isn’t the best job. Several of the ceramic floor tiles along the base of the bathtub are loose, cracked or ...

Broken bathroom tiles let moisture seep below the surface to cause real damage. You should always fix a broken tile, but experts say it may require more than yanking out one to set another. Replacing ...