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Q: I have plastic laminate on my countertops. Some of the edging around the laminate has come off, while other parts are starting to curl. How can I reattach the laminate and prevent it from lifting ...

There are plenty of steps in a DIY countertop install that can leave you feeling stressed, with the cutting phase easily being one of the most intimidating. A bad cut or even the most minor blemish ...

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 ...

You’ll likely need to select kitchen and bath countertop surfaces for your new home. Perhaps counters made from granite, marble, solid surface, ceramic tile and even concrete have caught your eye.

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 ...