The geometric pattern of the tile in this Mountain View bath, left, is accented with a contrasting grout color to add visual interest. Subway tiles, right, provide a classic look. Photo by Agnieszka ...

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 ...

Q: Your recent column got me excited about creating something very unique with ceramic tile. I have stick-people skills when it comes to artistic talent, so decorating my own mosaic tile would 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 ...

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, ...

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.

Unfortunately, in the hierarchy of kitchen design, the backsplash often gets overlooked. However, this small surface can pack a big visual punch, either pulling the space's design elements together, ...

Your bathroom's tile backsplash is one of its most important features. Not only does it protect your walls from the abundance of water that bathrooms see, it also can display any type of design ...