Welcome to DIY Diary. Each entry covers a new home improvement project. Here, DIY enthusiast Courtney Hans puts a vintage spin on a lackluster kitchen. Before she could install any tiles to the ...

A kitchen backsplash is an ideal area to add a punch of color, a dash of personality, or a bit of pattern to an otherwise straightforward room. Now, more than ever, kitchen cabinets are simple and ...

A pressed tin backsplash is given more dimension with an ocher glaze rubbed over the yellow base coat. Dear Debbie: On one of your shows I saw you painting an embossed tin backsplash and I love the ...

Subway tile is definitely a popular choice when it comes to kitchen backsplashes, but popular also means overplayed. This ...

Question: On one of your shows, I saw you painting an embossed tin backsplash and love the idea, because I don’t have to change the whole backsplash if my color tastes change — I can just repaint.

Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control. Find ...

Today’s backsplashes are essential kitchen accents, adding vibrant pops of color, light and texture — in addition to protecting walls from inevitable kitchen messes. If your kitchen needs a facelift, ...