Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel and improved tool for removing worn and cracked grout from between floor, wall and ceiling tiles in a rapid and efficient manner whereby damage to the tiles is reduced to a minimum.In accordance with one form of the invention novel means is provided for limiting the depth of penetration of the tool in the grout and between the adjacent tiles and in another form of the invention novel means is provided whereby the grout removing portion of the tool may be readily changed to provide a tool adapted for work requiring blade means of different sizes and having different grout removing characteristics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tool and in particular to a tool for removing roofing material including shingles from the roof of a building. The tool consists of a metal blade member having novel means enabling it to be readily inserted under shingles to thereby lift and remove the same from the base of the roof of a building and at the same time remove or shear the roofing nails, and a handle for guiding the blade member during the stripping operation.