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How to Cut Tile with a Dremel Tool (Backsplash & Ceramic)

A beginner’s guide to cut tiles with a DremelA Dremel tool makes cutting tile much easier than it looks. Whether you want to open a hole in tile that is already fixed to a wall or floor, or cut tiles to fit before you ...

How to

Clean Bathroom Tile

Cleaning bathroom tile is a crucial part of home maintenance. For a basic cleaning, you can use materials you probably have lying around the house like lemon juice, baking soda, and all-purpose cleaning agents. For cle...

How to Caulk Around a Toilet Base

Avoid leaks and odors by re-caulking your toilet Caulking around a toilet is usually done to hide the gap between the toilet’s base and the floor for cosmetic reasons or to prevent odor leakage. It’s a relatively sim...

How to

Fill Nail Holes in Trim

Nail holes can ruin the appearance of trim on a wall. Fortunately, filling in nail holes in trim is a simple process. Before you fill in the holes, you’ll need to go over them with a putty knife and sandpaper to make s...

How to

Cut a Ceramic Tile

Cutting ceramic tiles may sound scary, but it is actually surprisingly easy. The tool you use will depend on what sort of cut you are doing and how many tiles you plan on cutting. If you just have to cut a few tiles, a g...

How to Design a Bathroom Yourself

An expert-approved guide for drawing up your dream bathroomYour bathroom should be a comfortable space that is also functional and easy to use. Designing a bathroom to suit your needs requires an attention to detail and ...

Painting On Slate Tiles: A DIY Tutorial

How to properly paint slate tile If you want to give your slate tile a brighter color than most glazes can supply, your best option is to paint it. Painting slate tile requires more preparation because of its non-porous ...

How to

Apply Silicone Sealant

Silicone sealant is a versatile material used in many do-it-yourself projects. If you need to seal a bathtub or a corner, silicone sealant is your best friend. Silicone sealant is similar to caulk, but it’s usually cle...

How to

Plan Tile Layout

If you’re thinking about installing a tile floor in your home, it’s important to take the time to figure out the best way to arrange the individual tiles. In most rooms, square and rectangular tiles will fit together...

How to

Cut Tiles Without a Tile Cutter

Whether you’re renovating a bathroom or installing a new backsplash in the kitchen, you’ll likely have to cut pieces of tile. But you don’t necessarily need a tile cutter. For any type of tile (like ceramic, glass,...

How to

Cut Holes in Tile for Shower Fixtures

Making a hole in tile for a shower fixture isn't as hard as it sounds. Before making the hole, you'll need to measure where it needs to go and mark the hole with marker or grease pencil. You can choose one of 3 methods t...

How to Cover a Window in Your Shower

Alter your bathroom windows for privacy and waterproofing A shower window lets in lots of lovely light while you lather, but isn’t the greatest feature when it comes to privacy. Luckily, there are lots of ways to alter...

How to

Remove Ceramic Tile

Whether you’re doing a complete renovation or just need to replace a single tile, removing ceramic tiles is a relatively easy task to do yourself. If you have a smaller project, you can take out your tiles by hand. For...

How to Repair Chips and Cracks in Your Bathtub (& Refinish a Damaged Tub)

Repair your bathtub on a budget with this simple step-by-step guideFixing a chipped bathtub is a do-it-yourself project that can save you from hiring an expensive professional. If you’re repairing small chips or cracks...

How to

Clean Grout Off Tile

Laying tile can lead to an unsightly grout haze or even hardened grout that needs to be cleaned off your tile. Also, the grout in your kitchen and bathroom tiles is a virtual magnet for picking up dirt, mold, and mildew....

How to Make Silicone Adhesives & Caulks Dry Faster

Speed up your next DIY project with these silicone drying hacksSilicone is a popular adhesive and sealant with a wide variety of uses—it's perfect for car repairs, maintenance around the house, and construction work. I...

How to

Paint Kitchen Tiles

Are your kitchen tiles worn out or dated, or do they no longer fit with your modern decorations? If you're looking for a fresh look, painting the tiles can be a surprisingly easy and inexpensive option. While you need to...

How to

Replace Bathroom Tiles

Learn how to expertly remove old tiles and install new ones that lastOver time, your bathroom tiles may get damaged or look outdated, but fortunately, you can replace them in an afternoon. Whether you’re replacing tile...

How to

Paint Ceramic Tile

Your guide to the right primers, paints, and cleaners to use for crisp, clean tile Ceramic tiles are a staple of many homes. Whether they are flooring, a countertop, or a backsplash, their color isn’t always quite righ...

How to Repair Cracked Floor Tiles

If one of your floor or counter tiles have cracked due to regular wear and tear or some unfortunate accident, you’re not stuck with the crack forever. Repairing a cracked tile is surprisingly easy, and you can even rep...