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 ...

Have you ever been disappointed to notice a chip or crack in the middle of your tile floor and wonder how it got there? If you have kids living at home, you’ll probably never know, but maybe you know ...

Dear James: Our kitchen laminate countertop is fairly new. Our kids put a hot pot on it and burned a big spot. Is there any attractive, inexpensive method to repair it ourselves? -- Emily T. Dear ...