We demand a lot from our kitchen countertops. We want to them to be pretty, long-lasting, hardworking, stain- and water-resistant, and did we mention pretty? The true workhorse of a farmhouse kitchen, ...

Your kitchen is where your next favorite meal begins, the origin of those evenings spent around a table and creating new memories with your loved ones. As a result, when it comes down to curating a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A kitchen countertop should be more than functional. It's the focal point of a kitchen, and you should choose a material that is aesthetically ...

Quartzite is a natural stone quarried from the earth. Quartz is an engineered material, made from crushed natural quartz combined with resin and pigments. Quartzite is pure, raw geology — formed over ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Today’s column comes from deep down a rabbit hole, one I fell into while researching what kind of counter material I would like if I ever remodel my kitchen, which is looking less likely given how ...

WE ASK A LOT of our kitchen countertops. We gather around them, work at them, prep food on them, eat on them—and these days we also seem to think our counters should say something about us. So, given ...

Picking a countertop isn’t just about aesthetics—it has to work for your lifestyle, too. And if you’ve got kids or just a busy household, some materials can end up being more trouble than they’re ...