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 ...

The backsplash is a space ripe for showcasing a beautiful design, and decorating the backsplash with tile is a great way to establish the ambiance of a room. Tile is the most popular material to use ...

The geometric pattern of the tile in this Mountain View bath, left, is accented with a contrasting grout color to add visual interest. Subway tiles, right, provide a classic look. Photo by Agnieszka ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: Your recent column got me excited about creating something very unique with ceramic tile. I have stick-people skills when it comes to artistic talent, so decorating my own mosaic tile would be ...