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Cost:Varies with counter size and tile chosen - usually $10 - $30 per square foot There's no shortage of choices when it comes to selecting tile. For this project, we opted for the natural beauty of ...

To protect the wall behind a kitchen counter, nothing does a better or more stylish job than a tile backsplash. A colorful display of tile can become a focal point that spans the space below wall-hung ...

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 ...

Backsplashes are a great way to add a little extra oomph to your kitchen's appeal, but not all backsplashes are positive ...

The scene, even for us, was a little surreal. Working in a darkened kitchen as snow fell silently outside, Marcia and I both were tackling projects we had never undertaken before, armed only with our ...

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 ...

2020 has been the year of DIY: We’re all cooped up in our homes, looking around and thinking, “Hell with it, I’ll just do that myself.” One of the hardest (and most expensive) home projects can be ...

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 ...

"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 ...