If your grout game is sloppy, you might need to scrap your tile work and start your project over. Here’s how to get it right the first time.

Eventually, you probably will stain your gorgeous new marble countertops. To delay the inevitable, keep a soft rag handy. This kitchen was designed by Claire Thompson. Andrew Welch The trend of marble ...

Dining room chairs endure more stains than anything in the house. They are subjected to everything from coffee to wine and from spaghetti sauce to chocolate ice cream. Cleaning up spills immediately ...

Drying sets many stains, which is why it's smart to look over clothing carefully before tossing it in the dryer. That ink or chocolate stain may never come out once your favorite shirt is blasted by ...

Use a power sander, paint stripper, heat gun, or pressure washer to remove paint and stain from large wood surfaces. You can sand by hand, scrape, or apply vinegar to remove paint and stain from ...

One of the worst things about coffee stains is that they almost always happen first thing in the morning. After all, that’s when most people have their first dose of caffeine for the day. But then one ...

Cleaning your shower can be a real pain — literally. Scrubbing grimy tile and the debris razors and shampoo bottles leave ...

Sweat and food stains can ruin your favorite clothes. But bleaching agents such as hydrogen peroxide or dry-cleaning solvents that remove stains aren’t options for all fabrics, especially delicate ...