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 ...

Grouting, caulking, and sealing are not difficult tasks, but they do take time. Don't rush these activities — they affect both the final appearance of your tiling project and its longevity. Bring all ...

Q. We installed a pool three years ago and have had problems with the space between the brick coping and the ceramic tile facing. When the pool was built, this space was grouted like the tile under it ...

With rich textures, vibrant colors, and interesting shapes, the right tile can completely transform any given room. But ...

I used an advanced GE silicone caulk between the tub and tile. It’s white and looked good for a while, but now it’s turning yellow and black. How can I get it white again? – C.M. A. Bleach should take ...

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 ...

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 ...

Question: We installed a pool three years ago and have had problems with the space between the brick coping and the ceramic tile facing. When the pool was built, this space was grouted like the tile ...

Two months ago my husband and I had a bathroom gut renovated in a new home we purchased. In the two months since it’s completion we have noticed a great deal of cracking/splitting in the ...