Everyone wants a pristine kitchen counter—it’s the ultimate sign of a sparkly-clean home. But it’s not exactly practical to have a totally empty working surface, either. Not everyone has the cupboard ...

Laminate countertop material is a low-cost, durable alternative to solid surface and quartz countertops. Another advantage of laminate is that you can do it yourself. With particle board, contact ...

Quartz is a popular choice for beautiful kitchen countertops thanks to its durability, style, and resistance to stains. Unlike natural stone surfaces, it's engineered to be nonporous – that means it ...

Dear James: My budget is very limited, but I need a new kitchen countertop. Is there any type of attractive low-cost countertop I can make myself? — Michael D. Dear Michael: Even if you are not ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

There are several things you'll want to be careful to avoid when renovating your kitchen. However, choosing the wrong countertops is arguably one of the most serious mistakes you could make. As Rachel ...

Dear Heloise: Do you love salmon but hate the smell and cleanup? I have a perfect solution. We have a newish electric stove that heats up quickly and retains heat for a long time. We preheat the oven ...

Countertop edge profiles can dramatically influence how a small kitchen feels. Choosing the right profile not only defines the style of the space but also creates the illusion of openness and flow.

Waterfall countertops look like countertops that forgot to stop at the edge. Instead of ending where the legs or supporting sides of the countertop are, these appear to cascade down over the side of ...