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 ...

Q. I have read a great deal about granite countertops, and I am very confused. Will granite stain? Does it have to be sealed? Is it better or worse than the solid-surface tops that try to look like ...

Kitchen makeovers are among the most popular of home improvements. They can be costly—a mid-range minor kitchen remodel that includes new countertops, appliances, cabinet fronts, and hardware runs ...

If you’re thinking about replacing your kitchen counters, and your timing couldn’t be better. Gone forever are the days when your only choices were plastic laminate or wood butcherblock. Today, there ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- There are pros and cons for each option: Granite, marble, engineered stone, solid surface, laminate, ceramic tile, wood, concrete and stainless steel Your kitchen is the hub of ...

Are you considering a new countertop surface for your new home or a remodel of your existing kitchen countertops? It can be difficult to decide which countertop surface will look and function the best ...

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 ...

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 ...

Kitchen remodels often include upgrading your countertops. Perhaps you want high-end granite counters but don't want to spend the money on all of the surface area, or you're looking for a durable ...