Countertops

From granite to quartz and everything in between. Here’s everything you need to restore or replace you kitchen or bathroom countertop.

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Buying Countertops: Plastic Laminates, Granite and Solid Surfaces

Pros, cons, costs (and some pretty strong opinions).

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8 Updated Laminate Countertop Ideas That Don’t Look Like Laminate

Both durable and less expensive than many other countertop materials, plastic laminate has come a long way from the kitchen...



Tips for Creating a Kitchen Countertop Compost Bin

Tired of throwing away food scraps and other potential compost ingredients? Here's how to start a countertop compost plan.


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10 Kitchen Countertop Ideas People Are Doing Right Now

Quartz continues to reign supreme for kitchen design, but there are other kitchen countertop ideas trending in 2022.

How to Build a Pipe Desk

Made with black steel pipe and a piece of IKEA butcher-block countertop, this roomy pipe desk is the perfect home...


New Kitchen Countertop Options: Pros and Cons

New counters can transform your kitchen, add value to your home and even make cooking and cleanup easier. But if...


Build an Outdoor Table with Quikrete Countertop Mix

I needed to make an outdoor table that would be reminiscent of stone (without the high cost) and have the...


The Pros and Cons of Quartz Countertops

Quartz countertops are sometimes called quartzite or engineered stone. They are made by combining ground quartz with synthetic resins and...


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Installing Tile Countertops

Complete how-to for laying a tile countertop and backsplash, from preparing the surface to cutting and placing the tile in...


How to Renew a Scratched Countertop

Make cultured marble shine again


DIY Granite Countertops

Save big on high end countertops


DIY Solid Surface Countertops

Install your own solid-surface countertops

Build a Router Table by Upcycling a Kitchen Countertop

Sure, you can buy a router table. But why not make your own? Let's find out how to do it.


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Convert an Unfinished Laundry Area Into a Laundry Room

Make your laundry room more attractive and functional by reworking the plumbing and adding a new sink and countertop.


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Choosing Bathroom Countertops: Which Style Is Best for You?

From remodeling a master suite to adding a new half-bath, one of the most important decisions you'll face is choosing...