The kitchen is the heart of the home, but it can be a real downer when you don’t love your backsplash. Because of its vertical face and prime location, the backsplash really sets the tone for the ...

Q: I recently bought a house that has Formica tops and a ceramic tile backsplash. I am going to replace them with granite and tumbled marble. How difficult would it be for me to remove the backsplash?

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 ...