Key Points Dark granite and tumbled travertine backsplashes make kitchens appear dark and unwelcoming.Multi-colored mosaic ...

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 ...

When replacing an old, dated backsplash just isn’t in the budget, there are many ways to improve the look with these easy affordable methods suggested by a pro.

There are countless colors, styles and materials to choose from. It comes down to the statement you’d like to make. By Tim McKeough When designing a kitchen, it’s normal to obsess over appliances, ...

I’ve had the enormous pleasure over the past months to pass down hard-earned knowledge to my son about many aspects of construction. He and I are working together to finish the basement in his new ...

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, ...

Removing a backsplash opens up wall space to invite in rich, organic texture. Exposed brick and stone has made a comeback in ...

Now more than ever there are an abundance of materials available for the design of your backsplash. Gone are the days of just plain tile to frame the area. Backsplashes today can be both elaborate and ...

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 ...