Blog Posts About Residential Services

Published August 02, 2022

Stone has been used for decades in homes. Some sources suggest that granite was used as far back as ancient Egypt and was known to grace expensive homes in the 1920s. Learn some care tips for stone countertops.

Published July 27, 2022

Moving into a newly built home is a rewarding experience. The thing is, some homebuilders don't seal your tile, grout, or stone surfaces. Find out why and more here.

Published July 08, 2022

Bleach is used everywhere, from whitening our clothes to cleaning our bathrooms. But using it as your everyday hard surface cleaner can gradually damage your grout. Learn why here.

Published May 25, 2022

Like any material, heavy traffic, improper cleaning methods or products, and no maintenance can cause your ceramic tiles to look lifeless or even degrade them over time. Let's take a look at how to clean ceramic tiles and keep them in the best shape once they've been cleaned.

Published December 17, 2021

One of the biggest problems with grout is that much of it is cement-based, which means the product is porous. Cement-based grout needs to be sealed to keep it from absorbing moisture, dirt, and other external elements that can cause it to become discolored and very hard to clean.

Published September 10, 2020

For many people, bleach is a go-to product for all types of cleaning. There's a pretty good reason for this. Bleach has been around and used as a cleaner for many decades, and the truth is, bleach can be an effective way to clean and disinfect but can also damage grout.

Published February 11, 2020

Many people notice stains on the ceiling below their bathroom or find excessive water buildup around the tub or shower area and automatically assume there is a leaking pipe or drain. That isn't necessarily the case and you don't want to rush to that conclusion and call someone to fix a problem that doesn't exist.

Published August 19, 2019

While using a high-quality grout for your tile projects can certainly help extend the life of your grout, chances are good that the grout in your home will eventually be in need of repair. Some of these repairs are called tile re-grouting, which simply means putting new grout in your tile.

Published July 11, 2019

Grout is an essential element of tile installations. Maybe the grout is old and starting to deteriorate or you just want to change its color. Learn some of the reasons why you may want to remove old grout and regrout tile with new grout and how to do it.

Published April 21, 2017

When it comes to the design of a house, homeowners mainly think of two things: style and functionality. An owner wouldn't completely ignore the appearance and style of his or her home just for the sake of usefulness.