Vinyl floors are beautiful when new. But soon, normal wear, and things that happen here and there, leave rips and gouges, burns and tears, that need attention and repairs. If you've got one or more tiles to replace, removing vinyl tile -- one or a whole floor -- can be difficult and messy when you use a heat gun and chisel. Instead, lay a cloth down over one tile at a time, and iron with slow, firm strokes. In a minute or two, the tile will easily lift up. Then repeat as needed. If you're replacing with self-stick tiles, they'll go in easier and hold better if the adhesive is activated with heat. Use a hairdryer or warm sunlight (if available) until they're pliable. Then, peel and stick. For holes, gouges and tears in tile or linoleum, shave a thin top layer off a matching scrap, grind or chop it into tiny pieces, mix with clear urethane paint, fill in the damage and let it dry. And that's the On The House tip for today.