Reasonably priced, with diverse designs, and easy to maintain, laminate countertops are a popular option among homeowners. Highly durable, they can last between 10 and 15 years if you're committed to ...

Economical and easy to install, laminate countertops help homeowners reduce the high cost of installing bath or kitchen countertops. However, one downside is that they are easily damaged. Laminate ...

Q: I have a beautiful laminate kitchen countertop, which I like. Unfortunately, my ex-husband burned a spot on it. Can I repair this countertop because I cannot afford to replace it with a new one? A: ...

Q: I have a Silestone countertop with a chipped edge. How do I find someone to fix the edge? A: When a countertop chips or cracks, there are two ways to fix it: Hire a company that specializes in this ...

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 ...

Q: When we remodeled our kitchen in 2005, we replaced the cabinets and added a granite countertop. We had no problems until six months ago, when I noticed that the edge of one slab was sticking out a ...

Baking soda is a mild abrasive, so when used to scrub certain kitchen countertop materials, it can reduce the appearance of surface-level scratches.

Dear James: Our kitchen laminate countertop is fairly new. Our kids put a hot pot on it and burned a big spot. Is there any attractive, inexpensive method to repair it ourselves? -- Emily T. Dear ...