Q: I recently bought a house that has Formica tops and a ceramic tile backsplash. I am going to replace them with granite and tumbled marble. How difficult would it be for me to remove the backsplash?

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There’s a sizzle and a crackle. When a delicious meal is being prepared in the kitchen, splatters from oil or water droplets ...

The kitchen is the heart of the home, but it can be a real downer when you don’t love your backsplash. Because of its ...

Often used for backsplashes, flooring, and showers, tile is a long-lasting material that’s generally easy to maintain with regular cleaning. When spills and other accidents happen, however, tile ...

Get rid of those pesky grease stains once and for all. Dotdash Meredith / Janet Maples Many people clean their cooktops and countertops after each round of cooking, but tend to forget the backsplash.

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 ...

There are countless colors, styles and materials to choose from. It comes down to the statement you’d like to make. By Tim McKeough When designing a kitchen, it’s normal to obsess over appliances, ...