Need to know how to repair vinyl flooring? Have a few broken, peeling or damaged kitchen floor tiles? This excerpt, taken from Upgrade Your House (Creative Publishing International, 2010) by Philip ...

Dear James: The kids have burned a spot with hot pans in my laminated kitchen countertop. I cannot afford a new countertop. Is there any method to make a repair myself that will not look terrible? - ...

Ceramic tile is a standard for kitchen counters because it’s nearly indestructible, resisting burns, stains, scratches and dents. But there are some weak links: grout for one, and too often counters ...

Q. I have a gorgeous white tile floor in my home. It’s a long story, but I dropped something and chipped a tile. Do I have to take out the old tile and replace it with a new one? I would think ...

When you think of the wow moments in a kitchen design, they're often centered around impressive appliances, marble countertops, or a colorful backsplash. But the floor has the potential to be the ...

Q: Dear Ed: In my kitchen, I have very old tile countertops with an undermount cast-iron kitchen sink that is leaking. It looks like the best option is to replace the sink and tiles and start new. I'm ...