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How to

Caulk Around a Toilet

Caulking around a toilet is usually done to hide the gap between the toilet’s base and the floor for cosmetic reasons or to prevent odor leakage. It’s not done to prevent water from leaking around the base; doing thi...

How to Repair Cracked Floor Tiles

If one of your floor or counter tiles have cracked due to regular wear and tear or some unfortunate accident, you’re not stuck with the crack forever. Repairing a cracked tile is surprisingly easy, and you can even rep...

How to

Apply Silicone Sealant

Silicone sealant is a versatile material used in many do-it-yourself projects. If you need to seal a bathtub or a corner, silicone sealant is your best friend. Silicone sealant is similar to caulk, but it’s usually cle...

How to

Dry Silicone Fast

Silicone is a popular adhesive and sealant with a wide variety of uses around the home. Whether you’re using it for at-home repairs or for professional purposes, it will get the job done. Silicone is perfect for car re...

Tiling a Shower: Prep, Installation, and Finishing Touches

An in-depth guide to tiling a shower wallReady to upgrade your bathroom space? A freshly-tiled shower adds beauty and durability to any bathroom—and the best part is, you can do it all on your own. Whether you have con...

How to

Remove Wall Tiles

Removing wall tiles is different, and more difficult, than removing floor tiles because wall tiles are typically set very close together, with minimal grout lines. This means that it takes more care to remove a wall tile...

How to

Plan Tile Layout

If you’re thinking about installing a tile floor in your home, it’s important to take the time to figure out the best way to arrange the individual tiles. In most rooms, square and rectangular tiles will fit together...

How to

Cut Tiles Without a Tile Cutter

Whether you’re renovating a bathroom or installing a new backsplash in the kitchen, you’ll likely have to cut pieces of tile. But you don’t necessarily need a tile cutter. For any type of tile (like ceramic, glass,...

How to Repair a Damaged Ceramic or Porcelain Sink

Fill in chips and cracks or replace your sink with this handy guideIf you've noticed a chip or crack in your ceramic sink, don't worry! You can use epoxy as a quick and easy way to repair the surface. In this article, we...

The Best Ways to Clean Grout Lines between Your Floor Tiles

Try these homemade and commercial cleaners to refresh your groutHave you noticed dirt or grime building up between the tiles on your floor? Unsightly stains on your tile grout can make your whole floor look a little me...

How to

Fix a Gap Between the Floor and the Wall

Temperature fluctuations or a sagging subfloor can create gaps between a wall and the floor beneath it. Fortunately, you can easily fix the gap with the right caulk. Start by cleaning the area and removing any previous c...

How to Repair Chips and Cracks in Your Bathtub (& Refinish a Damaged Tub)

Repair your bathtub on a budget with this simple step-by-step guideFixing a chipped bathtub is a do-it-yourself project that can save you from hiring an expensive professional. If you’re repairing small chips or cracks...

How to

Clean Bathroom Tile

Cleaning bathroom tile is a crucial part of home maintenance. For a basic cleaning, you can use materials you probably have lying around the house like lemon juice, baking soda, and all-purpose cleaning agents. For cle...

How to

Put up Shelves

Mounted shelves free up space by allowing you to store and display items along the walls of your home. They can also make a lovely addition to the room's décor in their own right. Since shelves are intended to bear weig...

How to

Replace Bathroom Tiles

Over time, your bathroom tiles may get damaged or look outdated, but fortunately, you can replace them in an afternoon. Whether you’re replacing tiles on the bathroom wall or floor, first cut out and remove the old til...

How to

Fill Nail Holes

You can fill nail holes the proper, long-lasting way by using spackling paste on both plaster walls and drywall, or wood putty on finished wood. For a quick fix, you can use everyday items like toothpaste, craft glue, or...

How to

Caulk the Kitchen Sink

Caulk can help keep water from seeping beneath the rim of your kitchen sink. Since it dries out and cracks over time, it needs to be replaced periodically to help keep the area it seals clean and dry.

How to

Caulk a Bathtub

If the caulk around your bathtub is cracked or just looks very bad, apply caulk to make your bathtub look good and prevent water from leaking onto the floor. You can do a great job using the right tools and the right cau...

How to

Cut a Ceramic Tile

Cutting ceramic tiles may sound scary, but it is actually surprisingly easy. The tool you use will depend on what sort of cut you are doing and how many tiles you plan on cutting. If you just have to cut a few tiles, a g...

How to

Cut Tile with a Dremel

A Dremel tool makes cutting tile much easier than it looks. Whether you want to open a hole in tile that is already fixed to a wall or floor, or cut tiles to fit before you install them, a Dremel tool will make any tile ...