Removing Stubborn Grout from Glass Tiles


My contractor did not do a great job removing grout from the beautiful glass tiles he installed in our new master bath shower. I’ve tried scrubbing with typical bathroom cleaner but have had no luck removing. Anyone have a suggestion for what to use to remove unwanted grout from glass tile?

Categories: Renovation
By lenny74 | 07/31/2008 10:45 AM | Comment

Why Is My Grout Red and How Do I Fix It?


We recently added a master bath and the grout on our shower floor is turning red – possibly the color from the stone tile bleeding?? Anyone have any recommendations how to fix?

Categories: Renovation
By lenny74 | 07/28/2008 5:35 PM | Comment

Fireplace Code


We recently uncovered and rebuilt a fireplace in our condo. We heard that the building code requires there to be a certain amount of slate or other non-flammable material in front of the fireplace. Anyone know how much? I thought I heard it was 16 inches. Can anyone tell me if that is correct?

Categories: Building Code
By lenny74 | 07/15/2008 4:25 PM | Comment

24 inch stove


We’re in the middle of renovating our 850 square foot condo, and moved the kitchen from the back of the unit to the center, open with the living space. The problem we’re facing with desiging the kitchen, is that a 24 inch stove, as opposed to the standard 30 inch, fits the scale of the kitchen better, and gives us more room for a kitchen table. But I’m hestitant that the smaller stove will put off future buyers and also make us unhappy, wishing we had a standard-sized stove. Anyone experienced with 24-inchers?

By lenny74 | 04/09/2008 12:29 PM | Comment