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?

Kitchen with plain wall and plants - Kseniya Ovchinnikova/Getty Images If your kitchen has started to feel dull or in need of a style refresh, your mind might jump directly to big renovation projects.

This kitchen by Gilday Renovations features a glass-tile backsplash that extends to the ceiling. Photograph courtesy of Gilday Renovations When it comes to designing a kitchen, a backsplash is one ...