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 ...

Are you thinking of remodeling your kitchen? Have you ever wondered what goes into fabricating and installing new countertops? I recently had the opportunity to visit the Cambria plant in Kent and ...

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 ...

When I bought my first house last year, I was determined to have marble countertops — Carrara marble, specifically. And with Carrara falling on the relatively cheap end of materials (an average of $40 ...

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With the holidays fast approaching, many folks will be entertaining guest this Thanksgiving or Christmas and before the guest arrive, we would like to make a few changes; aren’t we hopeless optimist ...

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It's no wonder butcher-block countertops are a constant in cozy cottages and rustic farmhouses alike. The surface, made up of assembled wooden boards, is warmer and more inviting than other materials ...

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?