Economical and easy to install, laminate countertops help homeowners reduce the high cost of installing bath or kitchen countertops. However, one downside is that they are easily damaged. Laminate ...

Laminate countertops have their place as a cost-effective countertop material, but it's tough to find many fans of the material. Sure, you can find plenty of color variety with laminate countertops, ...

Dear Melanie: If you like glossy, easy-to-clean countertops, then a solid surface one is just what you need. These countertops are often made of a plastic material, such as acrylic, and have a very ...

One project DIYers might consider is replacing kitchen countertops. Bart Bauer, kitchen and bath manager for Chelsea Lumber Company, says replacing countertops is one project he frequently helps ...

This story is sponsored by Bedrock Quartz. You walk into your bathroom and kitchen every morning — same counters, same scratches, same dull shine. Now picture this: New countertops that make the light ...

Q: My kitchen countertop has seen better days. It is time for a change, yet I am on a tight budget. Is it possible to make a new one myself? A: Designing and installing an attractive countertop is not ...

When gardening, there are ideal periods to grow certain plants and times when it's best to prune them back. Are there also preferred times to do other home projects? Is there a best time of the year ...

Question: My old kitchen countertops are scratched and discolored. I want to replace them with new synthetic solid surface countertops. Are these very durable and should I try to install them myself?

Dear James: My old kitchen countertops are scratched and discolored. I want to replace them with new synthetic solid surface countertops. Are these very durable and should I try to install them myself ...