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 7 ...

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Which comes first, tile floors or cabinets? It's the catch-22 of kitchen remodeling. There are arguments for both sides.

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 ...

A dated backsplash can make a kitchen look much older than it really is. But replacing it is a weekend project that can completely transform your space. Refreshing it requires some elbow grease, but a ...

Tile is a great way to keep water-prone areas like the bathroom and kitchen free from water damage. If you're putting new tile up, this material is a must.

Drilling into tile isn't for the faint of heart. Just one slip of your hand, and your pristine backsplash suddenly has a crack that's not only impossible to hide but also costly to fix. The anxiety of ...

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 ...

A general interior view of a new white fitted kitchen with black handles - John Keeble/Getty Images Small kitchens are common in older houses, particularly Victorian homes — mainly because kitchens ...