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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, …
The kitchen counter is easily the busiest and most used fixture of a home. From …
If we had to name a project that can really change the look of a kitchen, or …
When choosing a new kitchen countertop, you’ll want to balance a variety of …
Marble, granite and engineered stone are three popular but costly kitchen countertop options. Here's how to achieve each using …
You may think you’re dreaming, but you’re not. It’s actually very easy to get the luxurious look of a marble countertop or …
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 …
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. …
Concrete is a beautiful, durable and versatile material, which is why it’s become so popular for kitchen and bathroom …
Renowned for value and durability, laminate countertops are a great choice for any kitchen. If yours are scratched, don’t panic. …
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. This step-by-step process …
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 …
