Your countertops make a big impression on your kitchen's overall look because they're so prominent and eye-catching. When buying new kitchen countertops, your budget is often a deciding factor in what ...

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 ...

While quartz or soapstone might be the defining detail of your dream kitchen, laminate countertops are still a reality in many homes. Available in an extremely wide variety of colors and styles, ...

Dear David: There are many types of durable countertops, but solid-surface countertops are particularly beautiful, durable and easy to care for. They are a bit on the pricey side as compared to some ...

Refinish or paint the existing countertop to update the appearance. Resurface the countertops with overlays or cover with peel-and-stick film or contact paper. Add a backsplash, paint cabinets, or ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

If you’re thinking about replacing your kitchen counters, and your timing couldn’t be better. Gone forever are the days when your only choices were plastic laminate or wood butcherblock. Today, there ...

In the late 1960s, DuPont revolutionized the countertop when it introduced Corian. This was a different type of material because it was not made of layers bonded together like the ubiquitous plastic ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

If you're looking at natural stone-adjacent options for your kitchen countertops, there are several choices open to you. Quartz countertops are probably the most popular, but you'll also come across ...