Sometimes we just want a change – and switching up tiles in the bathroom or kitchen is one way to refresh your interiors. You also might have some damage and only be looking to replace a small patch.

Often used for backsplashes, flooring, and showers, tile is a long-lasting material that’s generally easy to maintain with regular cleaning. When spills and other accidents happen, however, tile ...

Q: I recently bought a house that has Formica tops and a ceramic-tile backsplash. I am going to replace them with granite and tumbled marble. How difficult would it be for me to remove the backsplash?

Q: I have a ceramic-tile floor in my foyer that I want to replace. Some tiles are cracked and the grout is an awful color. I tried taking up some of the tiles but it seems like an impossible job. Can ...

Dear James: Our house has a rather strange bathroom with some glossy and some dull ceramic tile. There is a lot of dark mildew on the grout. What is the best and safest method to clean the grout? - ...