Several years after you complete a bathroom or kitchen renovation, it inevitably starts to show some wear. One culprit is grout: Over time, it stains, cracks, and becomes loose, even if it was ...

Removing grout is tedious, but it can be simplified with the right tool. Next time you need to get grout out from between tiles, use one of the two methods demonstrated below to get the job done ...

•Q: In the process of a home remodel, I've noticed the grout in my new bathroom varies in color. The tile installer and I agreed on a gray tone, which I see on the floor and maybe a wall or two. But ...