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Measure the wall to plan the tile layout using a tape measure. Use the trowel to apply tile adhesive to a small starting section of the wall. Place spacers along the countertop and between the tiles ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Living in a rental apartment or home usually means you can't make too many changes without the approval of your landlord, but this temporary kitchen backsplash is rental-friendly, easy to install, and ...

For an attractive, inexpensive DIY backsplash that you can install in a weekend, try beadboard. Painted or raw, it packs a punch, especially when installed in a jazzy pattern, like this chevron design ...

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 ...

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The backsplash is one of the most crucial design elements of a kitchen. While the floor, cabinets, and countertops are also certainly important stylistically, the backsplash has the potential to ...

Slabs of stone are changing how designers think about kitchen walls.