After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Janine asks: I’m putting up a ceramic tile backsplash in my kitchen. Can I put the tile directly on the drywall, or do I have to tear it out and use a cement board? Danny Lipford: If you’re talking ...

Six months ago, my son bought a new house. He had been looking to move from his apartment for well over a year. The hot real estate market made it hard to find a house in his price range. Each tired ...

Joanna Gaines has experience renovating kitchens from top to bottom, and if you want a simple and easy refresh, she ...

A dated backsplash can make a kitchen look much older than it really is. But replacing it is a weekend project that can completely transform your space. Refreshing it requires some elbow grease, but a ...

When it comes to designing the perfect kitchen, most people focus their attention on the big ticket items. This makes sense, of course, as your appliances are arguably the most important element of ...

Q: How do I install removable vinyl tile as a backsplash in a rental? A: The how-to is easy, but first think carefully about whether you really want to do this. It’s pretty appealing to use tiles that ...

Q DEAR TIM: I want to spice up my bathroom with backsplash tile. Are backsplash tiles different from other tiles? Can you help me with tile ideas as well as dos and don'ts? I'm especially interested ...