Latest Countertop News

• Countertop Contractors

  Countertops are front and center in any kitchen, so you want to make sure you pick the right contractor for your project. Finding a local contractor can be smooth and painless. Just follow these basic steps to assure that you make the right choice.

• Countertop Materials

  Countertop materials come in many different flavors to suit every kitchen from the practical to the fanciful. On one end of the spectrum is formica, on the other end engineered wood and concrete. Here's a quick rundown of countertops from the oldies-but-goodies to the oh-so-trendies.

• How to Clean Countertops

  Countertops are durable and attractive, but when it comes to cleaning one, not all are created equal. Here is a primer on how to clean countertops, including several of the more popular materials.

• How to Install Countertops

  New countertops are one of the most eye-catching parts of your kitchen remodel. Installing countertops depends upon the skills of the homeowner, the type of material used and the ease of countertop installation for that particular material.

• How To Repair Countertops

  Although wood countertops can become damaged over time, most homeowners can successfully repair this type of kitchen countertop. From scratches and stains, to small cracks, here's how to fix issues with your wood countertops so they look like new.