Art Fricke
Home Renovation & Repair Specialist
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Co-authored Articles (54)
Tiling a Shower: Prep, Installation, and Finishing Touches
An in-depth guide to tiling a shower wallReady to upgrade your bathroom space? A freshly-tiled shower adds beauty and durability to any bathroom—and the best part is, you can do it all on your own. Whether you have con...
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 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...
How to
Remove Wall Tiles
Removing wall tiles is different, and more difficult, than removing floor tiles because wall tiles are typically set very close together, with minimal grout lines. This means that it takes more care to remove a wall tile...
How to Seal a Gap Between the Baseboard or Wall and the Floor
Seal out dust, moisture, and pests by filling the gapTemperature fluctuations, a sagging subfloor, or missing baseboards can create gaps between a wall and the floor beneath it—luckily, caulk can fill most small gaps. ...
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 Repair a Damaged Ceramic or Porcelain Sink
Fill in chips and cracks or replace your sink with this handy guideIf you've noticed a chip or crack in your ceramic sink, don't worry! You can use epoxy as a quick and easy way to repair the surface. In this article, we...
The Best Ways to Clean Grout Lines between Your Floor Tiles
Try these homemade and commercial cleaners to refresh your grout Have you noticed dirt or grime building up between the tiles on your floor? Unsightly stains on your tile grout can make your whole floor look a little me...
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
Caulk the Kitchen Sink
Caulk can help keep water from seeping beneath the rim of your kitchen sink. Since it dries out and cracks over time, it needs to be replaced periodically to help keep the area it seals clean and dry.
How to Seal a Toilet Base (Plus, Best Caulk to Use)
Avoid leaks and odors by 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 simple...
How to
Put up Shelves
Mounted shelves free up space by allowing you to store and display items along the walls of your home. They can also make a lovely addition to the room's décor in their own right. Since shelves are intended to bear weig...
How to
Caulk a Shower Drain
Caulk around a shower drain keeps the drain working properly. It stops water from leaking beyond the drain and keeps your shower free of mold and mildew. This project is easy to complete and you only need a few supplies ...
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
Caulk a Bathtub
If the caulk around your bathtub is cracked or just looks very bad, apply caulk to make your bathtub look good and prevent water from leaking onto the floor. You can do a great job using the right tools and the right cau...
How to
Cut Tile with a Dremel
A 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 install them, a Dremel tool will make any tile ...
How to
Regrout Tile
Regrouting your tile is a simple task that can be done in a small amount of time. The only aspect that takes some time in this process is the curing of the grout. All you need is some grout mix and a couple easy to use t...
How to
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 surface. But with the right mater...
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...
