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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Which comes first, tile floors or cabinets? It's the catch-22 of kitchen remodeling. There are arguments for both sides.

When it comes to designing the perfect kitchen, most people focus their attention on the big ticket items. This makes sense, of course, as your appliances are arguably the most important element of ...

Something has changed in homeowners’ attitudes toward flooring, making tile one of the top options. ​​Kitchens, basements, ...

Achieving an antique look within a modern kitchen can be challenging. This backsplash does just that with the help of some ...

Dear James: We have vinyl kitchen flooring which is badly worn. We think a ceramic tile floor would look good and wear well. Can this be put over any old floor and what are some installation tips? — ...