Depending on where they are and how they're installed, removing ceramic tiles can be either a nightmare process or a relatively simple job requiring very little effort. As well, removing all 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?

Getting a smooth, even coat of paint on a ceiling can be difficult for a couple of reasons. Both the old and new paints are usually white, so there is not much contrast, and the light is often poor.