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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

DIY couple @nikandliv.diy reveal their time- and money-saving trick for installing a tile backsplash in your kitchen or bathroom. I toured the White House to see Melania Trump's Christmas decorations.

This year, kitchen tile trends are shifting. Subway tile and large-format tiles were once all the rage, but they're slowly being phased out in favor of more dynamic, colorful options. The perfect ...

The backsplash is a space ripe for showcasing a beautiful design, and decorating the backsplash with tile is a great way to establish the ambiance of a room. Tile is the most popular material to use ...

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 ...

Today is Amelia Earhart Day! Amelia Earhart was an American aviation pioneer -- and today we're recognizing her birthday as well as her lasting legacy both on the world -- and Purdue University! John ...

Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control. Find ...

Avoid these kitchen backsplash blunders!