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 ...

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 ...

Question: I want to liven up the backsplash behind my kitchen sink by adding ceramic tile. A friend told me the wrong kind of wallboard is up there and the tile will just fall off. What is he talking ...

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 ...

Your kitchen backsplash gives the whole space a touch of personality. It's highly customizable, but let's be real: who has the money to afford an entirely new backsplash? Though you definitely want to ...

If your kitchen backsplash is giving you the ick, peel-and-stick tiles can feel like an incredibly tempting option, especially if you're in a rental. The problem: A lot of them are easy to apply, but ...

The kitchen is the hardest-working room in the house, with cabinets, counters, and appliances filling nearly every square inch. Yet one of its most visible, functional surfaces, the backsplash wall, ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Your kitchen feeling a bit drab? You don’t have to put a sledgehammer through the wall to give your space ...