Rob Robillard, a general contractor, carpenter, and business owner handles your home improvement questions.

We tested both to break down their differences (and pros and cons). Serious Eats / Russell Kilgore The vacuum sealer is a rather ingenious device that sucks the air out of a plastic bag before ...

Q. I would like to seal our marble bathroom floor, but I am unable to clean the grout. We installed marble (10-by-10) tiles in our bathroom. The installer used white grout (we mistakenly chose the … ...

Keep the countertop color uniform with sealer or by rubbing with mineral oil. Mineral oil will darken soapstone’s natural gray hue; sealing will not. Soapstone is relatively soft, ...

Marble is a classic and elegant material, but it can be high-maintenance. We explain how often to seal marble countertops and why sealing on a regular schedule is important.