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 ...

To the uninitiated, tiling a kitchen backsplash by yourself sounds like a Herculean task. While I promise it isn't as daunting as it seems, if you’re dreaming of a beautifully tiled kitchen but are ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Your kitchen feeling a bit drab? You don’t have to put a sledgehammer through the wall to give your space ...

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 ...

As you might expect, the kitchen remains one of the most expensive rooms to remodel. And no wonder: Between cabinets, countertops and contractors, revamping the heart of the home can be a ...