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 ...

A tile backsplash can make a kitchen look custom without requiring special skills or a huge budget. The area you’re covering is relatively small, mistakes are fixable, and the impact on your kitchen’s ...

November 11, 2020 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google 2020 has been the year of DIY: We’re all cooped up in our homes, looking around and thinking, “Hell with it, I ...

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 ...

Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control. Find ...

The kitchen backsplash started as a functional element to protect walls from water and food splashes that can cause damage. It has evolved into an important design element, adding a distinctive ...

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 ...

QDEAR TIM: I think a tile backsplash would be a great way to make my bathroom look better. Do you have to buy special backsplash tile? I'm open to any tile ideas, including a glass tile backsplash. If ...