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How I avoid grout haze
This is a great method to avoid grout haze entirely. The first time grouting is a bit stressful because the stuff is going to dry where it is forever and you want to do a nice job. You want to do it...
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Can I put new tile over old tile?
I have been asked whether new tile can be installed over existing tile several times. It always seemed like a bad idea to me and I have always removed the old tile and tile backer before installing new...
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A method to securely install safety bars in a bath and shower surround
Safety bars must be secure after installation and you must think long term. Some bars actually come with plastic drywall mounts, you know, the ones where you drill out a small hole, push in the...
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A 5X9 bathroom with marble wall tile and granite counter and floor tile
A straight forward and fun bathroom remodel from a few years back. Unfortunately, there are no before photos which I regret to this day. The house, in Anchorage, was built in the 50′s and the wall...
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Tips for setting decorative and glass tiles
Here I discuss three tips on setting decorative and glass tiles in your bathroom or kitchen Setting decorative tile can be tricky because gravity becomes a major hurdle. I separated this from “Tips on...
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Read what this Fairbanks, Alaska resident says about their experience with...
“It was a small miracle to not need to climb up and down a ladder to and from the loft. The stairs are beautiful. Only wish we had called BEFORE the baby was born! Hey Team of Straight Ahead, Thanks...
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