Dear James: The kids have burned a spot with hot pans in my laminated kitchen countertop. I cannot afford a new countertop. Is there any method to make a repair myself that will not look terrible? - ...

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While tile countertop ideas are sometimes thought of as passé, we have witnessed a revival in recent years, with those looking for a decorative alternative to classic fitted countertops in stone, ...

One of the toughest parts of redesigning your kitchen or bathroom is figuring out what you want your countertops to look like. These surfaces are often focal points within the room; they occupy quite ...

Q: I have a beautiful laminate kitchen countertop, which I like. Unfortunately, my ex-husband burned a spot on it. Can I repair this countertop because I cannot afford to replace it with a new one? A: ...

“Keep only the essentials—and make them beautiful,” says Shannon Slattery, Director of Design at Eisen Design House. “Your ...

The other day at the Woman to Woman Magazine Expo, a woman asked me if countertops can be removed without damage to the surrounding tile splash or adjoining cabinetry. She had a tile backsplash, which ...

Q: I am pretty handy and follow your tips whenever I do plumbing work. I plan to remodel my kitchen myself and will install granite tiles on my countertops since I don’t have the equipment or skills ...