Dear Rob: I just moved into a new house, and I’m really not happy with the grout used in the kitchen and bathrooms. I’m not really confident that I can pick something better though. Can you give me some pointers? -Jeff in Utah Dear Jeff: This may not seem like an important decision worthy of […]
Tile Layout Pattern Ideas To Give Your Room Style
Dear Rob: I’m in the process of redesigning my kitchen, and I’m struggling a little bit with picking tile. I really want my kitchen to be special and unique, but I’m drawing a blank as far as what to do with all the fun sizes and types of tile I’ve seen at the store. Can […]
Mixing Multiple Floor Coverings in Your Home
Dear Rob: Is it acceptable to mix flooring types in the same home? -Brenda in New Hampshire Dear Brenda: In short, absolutely! Below are some guidelines to help you plan your flooring project. Keep in mind that these are guidelines and not set rules because each house and personal taste varies so much. Mixing Hardwood […]
Choosing a Grout Color
Dear Rob: My wife and recently ordered some tile to use when we remodel our bathroom, but we can’t seem to agree on what color grout to use. We are concerned about the grout getting dirty, but we’d also like to choose something that will look nice with our tile. Do you have any pointers […]
Ceramic Tile Installation for Beginners
Dear Rob: I want to install ceramic tile in my kitchen, how hard would it be for me to do it myself? -Patti (With An I) Dear Patti (With An I): That is a great question. The answer depends on a few things: How handy are you? Do you own tools? Are you comfortable with […]
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