Maritime Home Improvements Corporation is a locally owned and operated, full-service contractor that has been serving Southeast New England since 2003. We offer expert installation, maintenance and repair services by a team of highly skilled professional craftsmen. Whether you want to build, repair, maintain, install or need emergency service, you can count on Maritime Home Improvements for all your home improvement needs. Maritime Home Improvements Corporation Exclusive Benefits: 3 Year Peace of Mind Guarantee For 3 years from the date of job completion we will immediately correct any defects in workmanship at no additional charge to you. Guaranteed Price on Every Job You won�t be charged by the hour, always by the job. You will always be given a proposal for the work, with a guaranteed price in writing before we start. Professional, Reliable Service Maritime Home Improvements is not a referral service. Our craftsmen work for us. You won�t get an inexperienced handyman learning on your home. All of our craftsmen have been prescreened and subjected to extensive reference checks before hiring. New craftsmen are then paired and retrained by a master craftsman before working on improving your home. Your Home Protection We are a fully insured and licensed home improvement and general contractor. Our craftsmen and our work are covered by our liability and workers compensation insurance, not yours.
"I have been using Mike and his team at Maritime for about 10 years. Found him through this site in its early days. Mike and his team have done over half a dozen jobs for us over the years, everything from fixing leaky roofs, to all sort of interior and exterior repairs. Over the years I have recommended him to friends without hesitation; and I and my friends swear by him work. Mike is hands on, very communicative, and an all around good guy to work with. His job quotes are accurate and very fair. He recently helped us repair interior damage from roof leaks (Mike does not do roofs anymore) over the Winter. He was very busy at the time, but was able squeeze us in and do the job over a few Saturdays. Needless to say: Highly recommend Mike and his team."
Fadi S on June 2019
Maritime Home Improvements Corporation is a locally owned and operated, full-service contractor that has been serving Southeast New England since 2003. We offer expert installation, maintenance and repair services by a team of highly skilled professional craftsmen. Whether you want to build, repair, maintain, install or need emergency service, you can count on Maritime Home Improvements for all your home improvement needs. Maritime Home Improvements Corporation Exclusive Benefits: 3 Year Peace of Mind Guarantee For 3 years from the date of job completion we will immediately correct any defects in workmanship at no additional charge to you. Guaranteed Price on Every Job You won�t be charged by the hour, always by the job. You will always be given a proposal for the work, with a guaranteed price in writing before we start. Professional, Reliable Service Maritime Home Improvements is not a referral service. Our craftsmen work for us. You won�t get an inexperienced handyman learning on your home. All of our craftsmen have been prescreened and subjected to extensive reference checks before hiring. New craftsmen are then paired and retrained by a master craftsman before working on improving your home. Your Home Protection We are a fully insured and licensed home improvement and general contractor. Our craftsmen and our work are covered by our liability and workers compensation insurance, not yours.
"I have been using Mike and his team at Maritime for about 10 years. Found him through this site in its early days. Mike and his team have done over half a dozen jobs for us over the years, everything from fixing leaky roofs, to all sort of interior and exterior repairs. Over the years I have recommended him to friends without hesitation; and I and my friends swear by him work. Mike is hands on, very communicative, and an all around good guy to work with. His job quotes are accurate and very fair. He recently helped us repair interior damage from roof leaks (Mike does not do roofs anymore) over the Winter. He was very busy at the time, but was able squeeze us in and do the job over a few Saturdays. Needless to say: Highly recommend Mike and his team."
Fadi S on June 2019
More than 20+ years of experience! Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Santos was professional, meticulous, and a pleasure to have in our home! The backsplash looks great - we would absolutely have him back for future work."
Sheila J on March 2025
More than 20+ years of experience! Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Santos was professional, meticulous, and a pleasure to have in our home! The backsplash looks great - we would absolutely have him back for future work."
Sheila J on March 2025
Stars and Stripes Services is your go-to flooring expert in Boston. With our top-notch sales, installation, and repair services, we are committed to transforming your home. Contact us today for all your flooring needs.
"Stars and Stripes did a beautiful, professional job of cleanly cutting out the carpeting and laying the brickwork in a beautiful circular pattern! They did the job in one day and billed exactly their original price. I recommend them with the highest confidence."
Don D on September 2024
Stars and Stripes Services is your go-to flooring expert in Boston. With our top-notch sales, installation, and repair services, we are committed to transforming your home. Contact us today for all your flooring needs.
"Stars and Stripes did a beautiful, professional job of cleanly cutting out the carpeting and laying the brickwork in a beautiful circular pattern! They did the job in one day and billed exactly their original price. I recommend them with the highest confidence."
Don D on September 2024
Looking for top-notch flooring services in Boston? Look no further! Our team specializes in sales, installation, and repair. With our expertise and attention to detail, we'll transform your home into a stunning space. Contact us today for all your flooring needs! We offer quality and affordable flooring installation services.
"Tom solved 2 particularly difficult problems in a home I had recently purchased. He is a true gentleman and extremely knowledgeable about his trades His workmen were efficient and pleasant and their work was excellent! I will hire him again for more projects"
Roy R on May 2025
Looking for top-notch flooring services in Boston? Look no further! Our team specializes in sales, installation, and repair. With our expertise and attention to detail, we'll transform your home into a stunning space. Contact us today for all your flooring needs! We offer quality and affordable flooring installation services.
"Tom solved 2 particularly difficult problems in a home I had recently purchased. He is a true gentleman and extremely knowledgeable about his trades His workmen were efficient and pleasant and their work was excellent! I will hire him again for more projects"
Roy R on May 2025
Maize Remodeling Group is a specialized construction group with 20 years of knowledge and experience, all based on hundreds of projects. Our goal is to exceed our customers' dreams for their construction projects and turn them into reality. Maize Group involves experts from various sectors, including designers, architects, engineers, and project managers, who are involved in every step of the project. Additionally, please note that Maize's minimum project amount would be $3,500.00.
"They have a very professional team, with a good work plan, excellent organization, cleanliness and compliance with the recommendations given. Fast work with quality, exceeding my expectations."
Wander G on October 2024
Maize Remodeling Group is a specialized construction group with 20 years of knowledge and experience, all based on hundreds of projects. Our goal is to exceed our customers' dreams for their construction projects and turn them into reality. Maize Group involves experts from various sectors, including designers, architects, engineers, and project managers, who are involved in every step of the project. Additionally, please note that Maize's minimum project amount would be $3,500.00.
"They have a very professional team, with a good work plan, excellent organization, cleanliness and compliance with the recommendations given. Fast work with quality, exceeding my expectations."
Wander G on October 2024
20 years experience in home repairs. Specializing in remodels, kitchens, designs, decks, sheds, framing, odd jobs, sheetrock, tiling, small jobs, woodworking and more. Fully licensed and insured
"Ryan showed up every single day and didn’t stop until the job was complete. He was thorough and guided us every step of the way on how he was building and what our options were for materials and price. He brought our vision to life. You will not find better quality and work ethic from anyone."
Anthony C on June 2024
20 years experience in home repairs. Specializing in remodels, kitchens, designs, decks, sheds, framing, odd jobs, sheetrock, tiling, small jobs, woodworking and more. Fully licensed and insured
"Ryan showed up every single day and didn’t stop until the job was complete. He was thorough and guided us every step of the way on how he was building and what our options were for materials and price. He brought our vision to life. You will not find better quality and work ethic from anyone."
Anthony C on June 2024
Ceramic Tile Installation & Repair, Backsplashes, Showers, Flooring, Fireplaces, Bars, Mudrooms, and more! We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"John and his crew were awesome! Can’t recommend them enough. Their work was very beautiful, efficient and clean. Will absolutely be hiring them again for future projects"
Francesca L on March 2024
Ceramic Tile Installation & Repair, Backsplashes, Showers, Flooring, Fireplaces, Bars, Mudrooms, and more! We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"John and his crew were awesome! Can’t recommend them enough. Their work was very beautiful, efficient and clean. Will absolutely be hiring them again for future projects"
Francesca L on March 2024
Expert tile, stone, marble, glass installations onto back-splashes, tub-surrounds, fire-places, all walls and floors, and floor-tile grout restoration. We also do shower-grouts, water-proofing and repairs. No sub-contractors will be coming into your house; all work performed by me. 32 years exp
"Ryan is a rockstar and did an excellent job repairing the cracked grout in our bathrooms, repairing a broken tile, cleaning the tiles, and sealing along our counter backsplash. He also did a great job communicating with me for the estimate and the work in addition to arriving right on time for both of those appointments. I would easily recommend hiring him and plan to use his services again for anything related to our tilework that comes up in the future."
Marcus B on January 2025
Expert tile, stone, marble, glass installations onto back-splashes, tub-surrounds, fire-places, all walls and floors, and floor-tile grout restoration. We also do shower-grouts, water-proofing and repairs. No sub-contractors will be coming into your house; all work performed by me. 32 years exp
"Ryan is a rockstar and did an excellent job repairing the cracked grout in our bathrooms, repairing a broken tile, cleaning the tiles, and sealing along our counter backsplash. He also did a great job communicating with me for the estimate and the work in addition to arriving right on time for both of those appointments. I would easily recommend hiring him and plan to use his services again for anything related to our tilework that comes up in the future."
Marcus B on January 2025
Miracle Method has an over 32 year reputation for quality, durability and customer service. The Miracle Method technical training teaches the details that set Miracle Method apart from other refinishers. Technicians are insured professionals, not part timers or contract laborers. Only Miracle Method uses our propietary chemical bonding agent to insure a durable finish and provide a five year warranty. Miracle Method will not introduce harsh chemicals into a home or business. We use only the highest quality materials available.
"Great experience"
Peter C on January 2024
Miracle Method has an over 32 year reputation for quality, durability and customer service. The Miracle Method technical training teaches the details that set Miracle Method apart from other refinishers. Technicians are insured professionals, not part timers or contract laborers. Only Miracle Method uses our propietary chemical bonding agent to insure a durable finish and provide a five year warranty. Miracle Method will not introduce harsh chemicals into a home or business. We use only the highest quality materials available.
"Great experience"
Peter C on January 2024
Welcome to Express Marble & Granite. We've been serving the New England area, specially Massachusetts. We provide countertops and fireplace fabrication and installation for residential and commercial builders, remodelers, and individual homeowners. With over 18 years of combined business experience, we at Express Marble & Granite believe that producing high quality products is a top priority. In order to achieve this goal we have employed a highly trained staff, developed an efficient system, and have invested in state of the art equipment. We have gained the experience to produce highest quality finishes. In order to control the quality of our product, all our fabrication is done in house. We purchase our slabs from local distributors which enable our customers to select from hundreds slabs at various locations and enable us to be selective in the material we accept. We also import stones providing the best price and quality only Express Marble & Granite can offer.
"I had checked 4 vendors before settling on Express Marble & Granite. We are very pleased with the results! Everyone from Amanda, Sales and coordinator, to Junior, measurements and installation all were great. We did have a minor issue (not their fault) and they were all over it and helped get it resolved. Our kitchen is absolutely beautiful and I would definitely have them again and highly recommend them. Jerry from Wellesley"
Jerry K on July 2021
Welcome to Express Marble & Granite. We've been serving the New England area, specially Massachusetts. We provide countertops and fireplace fabrication and installation for residential and commercial builders, remodelers, and individual homeowners. With over 18 years of combined business experience, we at Express Marble & Granite believe that producing high quality products is a top priority. In order to achieve this goal we have employed a highly trained staff, developed an efficient system, and have invested in state of the art equipment. We have gained the experience to produce highest quality finishes. In order to control the quality of our product, all our fabrication is done in house. We purchase our slabs from local distributors which enable our customers to select from hundreds slabs at various locations and enable us to be selective in the material we accept. We also import stones providing the best price and quality only Express Marble & Granite can offer.
"I had checked 4 vendors before settling on Express Marble & Granite. We are very pleased with the results! Everyone from Amanda, Sales and coordinator, to Junior, measurements and installation all were great. We did have a minor issue (not their fault) and they were all over it and helped get it resolved. Our kitchen is absolutely beautiful and I would definitely have them again and highly recommend them. Jerry from Wellesley"
Jerry K on July 2021
Use a stiff-bristle brush and warm, soapy water to loosen surface grime. Then, let the grout dry and finish with a grout-specific sealant. This combo cleans without scratching the tile and locks out new stains. Always follow the label directions so the cleaner and sealant bond properly. A few extra minutes of care keep grout bright and help your floors look fresher longer.
The most effective cleaner for badly stained grout is a professional-grade steam machine. High-pressure, high-heat vapor lifts embedded dirt without harsh chemicals and brightens grout lines in one pass. Pros often pre-treat tough spots with a mild solution and finish with a soft brush to protect the tile. The result is a deep, even clean that lasts longer than store-bought products.
Tile and grout are water-resistant, not waterproof. Dense materials like porcelain or glass shed moisture well, but even sealed natural stone and standard cement grout can absorb water over time. That’s why routine sealing and prompt spill cleanup matter.
Keeping moisture out prevents erosion, mold, and discoloration—especially in bathrooms, kitchens, and other splash-prone areas.
Schedule professional tile and grout cleaning every six to 12 months, with quick touch-ups in between. Busy kitchens and bathrooms often need attention on the shorter end of that range because constant moisture speeds up staining.
Sticking to this routine keeps grime from setting, reduces mold risk, and stretches the life of your tile and grout, saving you from bigger repairs later.
When done correctly, tile and grout cleaning is perfectly safe for your floors. Pros match cleaners and brushes to your tile type, control pressure, and avoid harsh chemicals that can etch or erode surfaces.
If you’re DIYing, test new products in an inconspicuous spot and follow label directions. The right technique removes buildup while protecting both the tile glaze and the grout lines.
Yes—apply a fresh sealer once the grout is completely dry, usually 24 hours after cleaning. The sealer forms a moisture-resistant barrier that blocks stains, mold, and everyday dirt, making future scrubbing easier. Skipping this step leaves porous grout exposed, which can lead to discoloration or cracks and, ultimately, expensive repairs. A quick reseal now protects both the grout and the surrounding tile.