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Updating your kitchen doesn't have to cost a fortune. Try one of these inexpensive backsplash ideas that will make it look like you splurged on an upgrade.

Tile backsplash installation costs around $600 to $1,300, whereas the cost to tile bathroom walls is between $780 and $2,600. Tile floor installation costs more in total than many other projects, but ...

This kitchen by Gilday Renovations features a glass-tile backsplash that extends to the ceiling. Photograph courtesy of Gilday Renovations When it comes to designing a kitchen, a backsplash is one ...

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 ...

The kitchen is the hardest-working room in the house, with cabinets, counters, and appliances filling nearly every square inch. Yet one of its most visible, functional surfaces, the backsplash wall, ...

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Glass kitchen backsplashes add a sleek, modern touch, reflecting light beautifully to create a bright and open-feeling space. Their smooth, glossy finish creates a clean look that complements a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The new way to design your home. One of the many great kitchen debates involves backsplashes. Just as they do when considering ...