If you've got a steady hand, a few easy-to-find supplies and patience, you can install a tile backsplash in a kitchen or bathroom

Before you pick up a single tile, pull from these tips for expert results

Great project: Install glass, tile or another decorative material for a gorgeous and protective backsplash

Grout is out. Continuous sheets of glass, stone, metal and porcelain are saving cleaning time and offering more looks than ever

Learn what Energy Star ratings mean, what special license your contractor should have, whether permits are required and more

Drop-in, undermount, integral or apron-front — a design pro lays out your sink options

Wall-mounted pit stops are handy in more than just man caves — and they can look better than you might think

Go for a dramatic look or define a space in an open plan with a light fixture that’s a star

Artistic installations, back-painted glass and pivoting windows prove there are backsplash possibilities beyond the platform

Make your bed a place of comfort and relaxation with good-quality linens, ample pillows and other pleasing accoutrements