A closeup of a granite countertop in a kitchen. - Akurtz/Getty Images If you want to know immediately just how old a kitchen is, take a look at the countertops. One obvious sign of a kitchen straight ...

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If you have an outdated kitchen counter, there are many ways that you can rejuvenate it so you can keep using it for years to come—without making your kitchen look bad.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

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 ...

Trying to get your entire kitchen to match just right isn't always easy. You have backsplash, cabinets, trim, and countertops to figure out, as a start. Picking only your favorite elements can ...