When we bought our house a few years ago, we fell in love with the location and the view. What we didn’t fall in love with was the dated mid-’90s decor. The forest green plush carpet and brass ceiling ...

Susan Palmer Pierce is a reporter and columnist in the Life department. She began her journalism career as a summer employee 1972 for the News Free Press, typing bridal announcements and photo ...

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 ...

Tiled backsplashes have been a staple in most American kitchens for decades. From intricate mosaics to hand-painted ceramics and even the most basic single-color tiles, homeowners tend to choose these ...