Brownstoner Services offers a community of trusted local experts who are here to help with all of your home-related needs. “The caulk/grout between our bathtub and wall tiles has turned black with ...

Q. I want a curbless shower stall for easy access. The contractor says that it involves digging into the concrete and then layering it with some “mud” to position the drain. How do you prevent leaking ...

Q: Dear Ed: We have an older shower stall, and the mixing valve has to be replaced. The valve is installed in an area hard to access, and we need to open up the tile. The present tile can’t be matched ...

Bathroom leakage is one of the most persistent problems in buildings. Cracks, damp ceilings, dripping pipes, and wet patches often appear even when waterproofing has been applied. This confuses ...

In contemporary bathroom architecture, the drain has evolved from a purely functional component into a design element that guides layout, accessibility, and long-term performance. When drainage, slope ...

When a concrete shower base leaks, it's time to survey the situation to determine the level of repair needed. If it's a tiled bottom, the project just got bigger. If it's an exposed concrete base, the ...

As homes get older, they settle, and there are usually signs that your home's foundation is settling. Moisture levels change or the soil shifts beneath the home. The rafters in the attic may let out a ...

Dear Jason: Building a shower with a ceramic tile floor is most attractive and durable. Using tile requires attention to detail so it will be leak-free. Study some videos on how to do it, and don’t ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things ...