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 ...

Updating your kitchen doesn't have to cost a fortune. Try one of these inexpensive backsplash ideas that will make it look like you splurged on an upgrade.

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 ...

I know, I know. You're going to say I deserved this. Remember a few weeks ago when I rather smugly wrote about my kitchen makeover? How, I crowed, thanks to my careful planning and coordination, the ...

We’ve talked about the benefits (and bargains) of architectural salvage stores before, and you can often find pre-gridded tile backsplash there, waiting for your next DIY project. If you can find one ...