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

One of the easiest ways to mix up your kitchen’s backsplash design is by laying tile in a fun, unexpected pattern, such as this herringbone design featured in HGTV Magazine. By pairing the design with ...

A backsplash can be both functional and stylish, and tiles are no longer the preferred choice. The trend is toward materials ...

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Expanded long ago from its humble beginnings in subway stations, the “subway tile” trend continues to sustain in kitchen backsplash design. Subway tiles are simple, inexpensive and the default ...

When choosing a backsplash for your kitchen, there is a lot to consider. You want something that looks nice and matches the decor of your kitchen and is easy to clean. Subway tiles fit this ...

Tile backsplashes are falling out of favor, allowing for a new trend to take over that boasts many advantages over the ...

The scene, even for us, was a little surreal. Working in a darkened kitchen as snow fell silently outside, Marcia and I both were tackling projects we had never undertaken before, armed only with our ...

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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 ...