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 ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson installs a fresh subway tile backsplash over drywall, giving any kitchen an elegant new look. Hurricane Isaias live updates: Major Category 3 storm barreling toward ...

When we moved into our home, the first thing I wanted to do was replace the kitchen backsplash. The builder-grade mosaic design didn't have any discernible pattern and it felt busy, especially because ...

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 ...

Welcome to DIY Diary. Each entry covers a new home improvement project. Here, DIY enthusiast Courtney Hans puts a vintage spin on a lackluster kitchen. Before she could install any tiles to the ...

As you might expect, the kitchen remains one of the most expensive rooms to remodel. And no wonder: Between cabinets, countertops and contractors, revamping the heart of the home can be a ...

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 ...

I was quoted thousands of dollars to demo my kitchen backsplash. I decided to tile over the tile myself for around $600. The key to my success was an adhesive tile mat, and it's very simple to do.