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Installing a tile backsplash or counter

It's not that hard to install a tile backsplash, shower surround, countertop or floor yourself. Many DIY books and Web sites can explain how. That doesn't stop people from making mistakes, however. Here are a few ways to solve problems with tile:

Avoid large tiles in a small space; instead, consider mosaics (they create depth) and iridescents (they bounce light).

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