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I used an advanced GE silicone caulk between the tub and tile. It’s white and looked good for a while, but now it’s turning yellow and black. How can I get it white again? – C.M. A. Bleach should take ...

In this episode of In The Kitchen With Matt, I will show you how to clean that nasty black mold from your tile grout and ...

Q: I was reading your column and wonder if you could clarify your answer to "Upset Over Brown" asking about his now-brown caulking around the bathtub. You mentioned that if the joint was between the ...

We have talked about grout before like how to take care of mildewed silicone and regular grout. But if you have regular masonry caulk in your tub, shower and floors some stains can be permanent. Maybe ...

Q: Our bathroom remodel was finished last spring. Within a few months, cracks developed between the shower pan and the wall tiles. The separation is at the drain end of the shower pan only (so far).

Q: Our 1920 house has semi-textured lath-and-plaster walls. In one room we used a steamer to remove wallpaper but damaged the thin layer of drywall compound that had been applied to smooth out the ...

Q–We have a fiber glass shower and tub combination, but the walls in the shower are tiled. The grout between the tile walls and the tub does not adhere to the fiber glass. What can I use that will ...

Q: I have a continuous problem with the caulking around the tub. This tub is used only for baths. I dutifully wipe down and dry the caulk and tub after each use. Is it possible to edge the tub with ...

Q: We installed a pool three years ago and have had problems with the space between the brick coping and the ceramic tile facing. When the pool was built, this space was grouted like the tile under it ...