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 ...

Subway tile is both classic and contemporary. Installing a subway tile backsplash into your kitchen provides both an updated ...

Salesman and couple in a kitchen and bathroom store - Extreme-photographer/Getty Images Kitchen cabinets and countertops usually get all the attention during building or remodeling. While this is ...

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 ...

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 ...

A kitchen backsplash protects your walls from food splatters, grease, water, and everything everyday life throws at it. The backsplash also goes a long way toward defining the room’s style—so even if ...

Welcome to DIY Diary. Each entry covers a new home improvement project. In a two-part series, DIY enthusiast Laura Burkhalter shows you how to install DIY pantry shelves and a backsplash for a modern ...