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 ...

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 ...

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 tile backsplash can make a kitchen look custom without requiring special skills or a huge budget. The area you’re covering is relatively small, mistakes are fixable, and the impact on your kitchen’s ...

Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home for ...

This year, kitchen tile trends are shifting. Subway tile and large-format tiles were once all the rage, but they're slowly being phased out in favor of more dynamic, colorful options. The perfect ...

Being married to a master of home improvement can be an intimidating thing, especially when you’re incapable of painting a straight line with a roller. But there I was, at the local home center, ...