Countertop trends come and go, but when is a full on replacement, as opposed to a refurbishment, necessary? That depends on ...

Laminate countertops have their place as a cost-effective countertop material, but it's tough to find many fans of the material. Sure, you can find plenty of color variety with laminate countertops, ...

This story is sponsored by Bedrock Quartz. You walk into your bathroom and kitchen every morning — same counters, same scratches, same dull shine. Now picture this: New countertops that make the light ...

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 ...

If you have an outdated kitchen counter, there are many ways that you can rejuvenate it so you can keep using it for years to come—without making your kitchen look bad. In fact, many of these ways ...

One project DIYers might consider is replacing kitchen countertops. Bart Bauer, kitchen and bath manager for Chelsea Lumber Company, says replacing countertops is one project he frequently helps ...

When gardening, there are ideal periods to grow certain plants and times when it's best to prune them back. Are there also preferred times to do other home projects? Is there a best time of the year ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: John Keeble / Getty Images Credit: John Keeble / Getty Images Countertops aren’t exactly a change-every-season situation ...

Question: 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?