Are your laminate countertops looking tired and outdated? Here are a few other options you should consider for a modern upgrade to your kitchen's aesthetic.

Your countertops are often the most heavily used part of the kitchen, and they inevitably develop scratches, stains, or cracks over time. When any damage to the surface has reached the point where ...

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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?

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 ...

Q: My kitchen countertop has seen better days. It is time for a change, yet I am on a tight budget. Is it possible to make a new one myself? A: Designing and installing an attractive countertop is not ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A salesperson offering a client different samples including bright yellow - BearFotos/Shutterstock Upgrading your kitchen is a ...

Interior view of a dated laminate kitchen counter and dated wood laminate cabinets. - knelson20/Shutterstock Laminate countertops have their place as a cost-effective countertop material, but it's ...

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 ...