After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Question: Every winter, the caulk in the 1/16-inch gap between my Silestone counter and backsplash dries up, allowing spills to reach the wall behind. The company that installed the counter didn’t ...

Q: My son tried to do me a favor while I was out of town by caulking my kitchen backsplash. Although his intentions were wonderful, he made a mess of things. How do I remove the dried caulk and how ...

Ignoring backsplash height In an ideal kitchen, the cabinets, countertops, and backsplash have to be in a fluid conversation with each other. Stopping the backsplash awkwardly across the wall can make ...