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 ...

Dear David: There are many types of durable countertops, but solid-surface countertops are particularly beautiful, durable and easy to care for. They are a bit on the pricey side as compared to some ...

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 ...

Plastic laminate countertops have been adorning kitchen cabinets for more than 50 years—and with good reason. Plastic laminate is a tough, durable material that comes in hundreds of colors and ...

One of the most exciting home improvement materials I've seen lately is glass - as in new glass countertop styles. A glass countertop gives a sleek, uniquely modern look to your kitchen or bath. It ...

In the late 1960s, DuPont revolutionized the countertop when it introduced Corian. This was a different type of material because it was not made of layers bonded together like the ubiquitous plastic ...

Typically made from crushed glass that's set in resin or cement, recycled glass counters can add striking color to your ...

What should homeowners look for when deciding on the right countertop fabricator for a kitchen project? Live slab ...

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 ...

Dear James: 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 ...