Dear Mimi: Over time, the grout can begin to break down and allow some moisture to pass through it. The grout may still appear to be in good condition, solid and hard, but the moisture still gets ...

Cutting backer board, especially if it's a gypsum-core backer board, is done with a razor knife. Score the surface with the razor and then snap the board, creating a clean line. Then use the razor to ...

Building a shower doesn’t have to be complicated. In this video, I show you 5 easy steps to cut, install, and waterproof fiber cement board (Hardie Backer) shower walls. A simple, budget-friendly ...

Prepare for a home renovation with insights on prepping and insulating, installing backer board, adding cement board tape, and addressing unexpected challenges. Highlights include a temporary fix to ...