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 ...

Uprooting your current tile wall or floor and replacing it with brand-new tile is a lot of work or money. But before you tile ...

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 ...

No one wants wonky tiles and raised edges spoiling a beautiful-looking bathroom or kitchen wall. To prevent this, you need to start from the right place. Here, we examine a selection of smart ...