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 ...

If you are installing a backsplash behind a sink or area with ... The smaller the individual tiles, the easier it is to make cuts and to fit around awkward outlet and cabinet edges.

If you hired a contractor to install them, the cost would soar. But installing backsplash tiles is a relatively easy DIY project. If you took a minimalist approach and shopped at Home Depot ...

Its signature wood tiles are a fresh riff on the ... I decided to finish off the look of the backsplash (and provide a little storage) by installing a shelf along the top edge of the tile.

Visit any home center or tile showroom and you'll find wall tiles in dozens of colors, styles, and patterns. The most popular choices for a backsplash include glazed-ceramic tile and glass tile.

He wanted a full backsplash that extended from the granite to the underside of the wall cabinets. I had told him the day we first looked at the house that installing a ceramic tile backsplash was ...