Latest Countertop News

• What's new in building materials: consider these for your next remodel

  Planning a remodeling project for the near future? New building materials are introduced almost every day -- here are five that might improve your home's energy efficiency, be a little more eco-friendly, or keep it up to date with current style trends.

• Splurge or save? Creative kitchen remodel ideas for every budget

  You probably have plenty of kitchen remodel ideas, but balancing both the appearance and functionality you want while staying within budget is another story. These creative kitchen remodel ideas show you how it's done.

• Cutting-edge nanotechnology comes home

  Nanotechnology may be old news to engineers, but this could be a whole new world for home improvements. Find out more about nanotech and two of the latest products: a countertop material that shows no fingerprints and a paint-on coating that purifies the air.

• 6 tips to improve home acoustics

  Is your home noisy? Do sounds seem to bounce off the floors, ceilings and walls? Find out how home acoustics are affected by material choices and what you can do to improve the problem.

• 3 top trends from the past decade (plus the future of home design)

  We talked to two design experts to find the hottest home design trends of the past decade. Plus, they dished on what you can expect in the years to come.