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 ...

If you've got a steady hand, a few easy-to-find supplies and patience, you can install a tile backsplash in a kitchen or bathroom.

We’ve talked about the benefits (and bargains) of architectural salvage stores before, and you can often find pre-gridded tile backsplash there, waiting for your next DIY project. If you can find one ...

Updating your kitchen doesn't have to cost a fortune. Try one of these inexpensive backsplash ideas that will make it look like you splurged on an upgrade.

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 ...

Drilling into tile isn't for the faint of heart. Just one slip of your hand, and your pristine backsplash suddenly has a crack that's not only impossible to hide but also costly to fix. The anxiety of ...