Subway tile is both classic and contemporary. Installing a subway tile backsplash into your kitchen provides both an updated ...

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 ...

Measure the wall to plan the tile layout using a tape measure. Use the trowel to apply tile adhesive to a small starting section of the wall. Place spacers along the countertop and between the tiles ...

That's your starting point for determining how fast and easy the project will be. Before you head out to the home center to look at all the backsplash options, take some time to do a little Web ...

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 ...

Welcome to DIY Diary. Each entry covers a new home improvement project. In a two-part series, DIY enthusiast Laura Burkhalter shows you how to install DIY pantry shelves and a backsplash for a modern ...

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 ...

I know, I know. You're going to say I deserved this. Remember a few weeks ago when I rather smugly wrote about my kitchen makeover? How, I crowed, thanks to my careful planning and coordination, the ...

The options for choosing the right backsplash for your laminate countertops are endless, so we checked in with design guru Lori Miller to narrow it down.

Tiling a backsplash above the counter is one of the easiest ways to upgrade an old tired kitchen on a tight budget.