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Countertops add color, texture and a durable work surface for food prep. Whether you choose natural stone, colorful tile or a sustainable new solid-surface material, get options for one of the busiest spaces in your home
If we had to name a project that can really change the look of a kitchen, or even a bath, replacing the countertop would be high on the list! Countertops provide the largest horizontal work surface in the house. But because they are designed for just that: work, they get worn and stained, and this …
The kitchen may be the only room in the house where it can sometimes feel like you can spend as much time cleaning as cooking. Yet keeping a clean kitchen is as much about the kitchen design as it is the efforts of the chef. Kitchen design trends tend to run on a twenty-year cycle, …
Concrete is a beautiful, durable and versatile material, which is why it’s become so popular for kitchen and bathroom concrete countertops. It provides the high end modern look of marble granite and other premium countertop materials without the price tag. It’s also more dynamic and handles wear and tear, especially outdoors, better than laminate tile …
Renowned for value and durability, laminate countertops are a great choice for any kitchen. If yours are scratched, don’t panic. Gouges can easily be fixed with seam filler in a few easy steps. If the edges of your laminate countertops are damaged, heat will reactivate the contact cement used to attach them. Just set a …
There’s nothing like butcher block countertops, especially if it looks well worn. Save yourself the trouble and the expense of …
The kitchen counter is easily the busiest and most used fixture of a home. From winning you over when you first stepped into …
Complete kitchen remodels can cost tens of thousands of dollars, with $20,000 representing an average price tag for a 200 square …
I am putting butcher block in for the bar top and countertops. What do you recommend as a sealer?
Durable, easy to clean, and attractive, plastic laminate countertops are popular for a reason. If yours could use an update, you …
There is nothing like a well-designed backsplash to liven up your kitchen. Believe it or not, even on a tight budget, it’s an …
When choosing a new kitchen countertop, you'll want to balance a variety of factors, including style, maintenance needs, …
I recently installed a slate kitchen backsplash. To protect it and keep it clean, should I use the countertop sealer sold in …
I accidentally set a hot pan on my laminate countertop and it left a big burn. Is there anything I can do to fix it or cover it …
I have several small chips (missing pieces) on the edge of my granite kitchen counter. Is it okay to buy a DIY kit to fix this, …
How do you tile over a Formica counter top to create a tile counter top?
We have a home that was built in the early 70’s. The builder used Formica for the counter tops and also the back splash …
DuPont Stone Care products seal and protect natural stone surfaces like granite and marble. Use DuPont Granite & Marble …
Help, I’ve been a DIYr for 20 years. I’ve come across a problem with my kitchen backsplash. I want to …
Learn how to clean natural stone surfaces like floors and countertops without streaking, discoloring or defacing. Get quick …
Laminate countertops that have cracks, burns, or knife scars can be repaired with a plastic filler. To repair the laminate …
Some natural materials make great countertops, and some don’t. Wood adds warmth and natural beauty to a kitchen, but is …
Do you love the look of natural stone countertops, but not their price tags? Those high prices aren’t exactly written in …
Get eco-friendly tips for selecting a green kitchen countertop for your kitchen. Earth-friendly, green, countertops are easier …
