Measure the wall to plan the tile layout using a tape measure. Use the trowel to apply tile adhesive to a small starting section of the wall. Place spacers along the countertop and between the tiles ...

After receiving contractor bids to tile our kitchen backsplash that didn’t fit our budget, my husband and I decided to tackle the project ourselves. With one weekend and a lot of hard work, we ...

Or to make the bathroom feel larger and longer, stack vertical rectangle tiles to cover the full height of the wall as it will draw the eye up to the ceiling. Keep in mind that extending the footprint ...

The boomerang pattern is Formica's homage to 1950s industrial design and a reissue of a pattern it once produced. Plastic laminate makes a great backsplash, but manufacturers recommend that you don't ...

If you've got a steady hand, a few easy-to-find supplies and patience, you can install a tile backsplash in a kitchen or bathroom.

Q DEAR TIM: I want to spice up my bathroom with backsplash tile. Are backsplash tiles different from other tiles? Can you help me with tile ideas as well as dos and don'ts? I'm especially interested ...

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 ...