Scrape the surfaces to be painted with a single-edge razor blade to remove soap scum buildup. Focus on areas under the soap tray and the tub or sink drain. Wipe all scrapings into a garbage bag.

WASHINGTON -- Tile repair kits for astronauts were proposed, developed and even tested dating back to the very beginning of the space shuttle program, but NASA officials repeatedly rejected equipping ...

Did you know there are countertop and tile repair kits that sell for around $20? They fill in cracks or chips on granite and marble and porcelain. You’ll have to mix in different colors and shades to ...

Q: I have a beautiful laminate kitchen countertop, which I like. Unfortunately, my ex-husband burned a spot on it. Can I repair this countertop because I cannot afford to replace it with a new one? A: ...

I have a gorgeous white tile floor in my home. It’s a long story, but I dropped something and chipped a tile. I tried to hide it with a throw rug, but my wife caught me. To get out of the doghouse, I ...

I would like to comment on the Ask & Answered Ceramic Tile "cracking up" response in a recent edition of The Grand Island Independent. The answer to the ceramic tile "cracking up" (using 2" layer of ...