Category Archives: home repairs

I thought it was over and done.  But then a Twitter follower casually mentioned that I should seal the grout (thanks, @magruffman).  I had no idea what that was about, since none of my reference books mentioned that at all.  … Continue reading →

Today I grouted the tiles that I installed last week.  All the tiles were securely fastened, so that part went OK.  Not so many pictures this time around because once the grout goop got put down, I had to use … Continue reading →

The tiles on the step to our bathtub got loosened when “someone” (not me) put some noxious fluid on them and allowed it to leak.  The leaked fluid ate at the grout and rendered it into sand, with the result … Continue reading →