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 ...
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20 amazing kitchen backsplash ideas

From intricate and eye-catching to simple and clean, a backsplash can help you express your style in the kitchen. Get ...
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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, ...
WHAT YOU NEED• Glass tile• SimpleMat Tile-setting mat• Trowel• Premixed grout• 2-inch painter's tape• Wet saw with glass tile-cutting blade• Grout float• Sponge• Water bucket• Scissors• Tape ...
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 ...
INDIANAPOLIS – One of the best bangs for your buck for home renovating is fixing up your kitchen. If you don’t want to renovate the entire kitchen, you may want to consider a nice new tile backsplash.
While laying tile may feel intimidating, one TikTok duo, Nik and Liv DIY, have a hack that will help you install tiles easily. Their method is simple enough that even if you’re a beginner you can ...
Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home for ...
If you’re looking for a way to add personality to your new apartment without making lasting changes, risking damage or fully committing to one design, peel-and-stick wallpaper and tiles can help.