Note the location, color, and texture of the stain to figure out what it could be from. Water, grease, and tannin stains will all require different cleaning methods, as will different countertop ...

Q: The marble threshold for my shower has reddish marks. How can I remove them? Annapolis, Md. A: Marble can develop reddish marks for a variety of reasons, such as spilled red wine, bacteria or ...

Janine asks: I’m putting up a ceramic tile backsplash in my kitchen. Can I put the tile directly on the drywall, or do I have to tear it out and use a cement board? Danny Lipford: If you’re talking ...