As a homeowner, having water leak through your roof and ceiling is a frustrating dilemma. Should you try to repair the roof ...

First clean the grout. Apply a baking soda paste, or, for darker or stubborn stains, a paste of baking soda and white vinegar ...

Recently, I wrote a column about how to get ceramic tile grout clean. I received quite a few thank-you notes via the “Ask Tim” page at AsktheBuilder.com. It’s always gratifying to hear from you that I ...

In a recent post, we offered a few options for removing mold from hard-to-clean surfaces like wood and upholstery, but what about the wettest room in the house? It might seem straightforward to clean ...

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Tile is one of the most durable and easy-to-clean flooring types, which is why it’s such a popular choice for highly trafficked rooms in the home like the kitchen, bathroom and entryway. But tile ...

Use warm, distilled water with minimal soap for streak-free floors and dry them quickly afterward. DIY cleaners with vinegar and castile soap work well, and baking soda paste helps on textured tiles ...