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: ...

Dear James: The kids have burned a spot with hot pans in my laminated kitchen countertop. I cannot afford a new countertop. Is there any method to make a repair myself that will not look terrible? - ...

A reader emailed me with a question this week, concerning a chip he encountered in his granite top. He said he accidentally hit the edge of his counter with a coffee mug and chipped the counters edge, ...

Simple household remedies may suffice, but Westchester Kitchen and Bath’s Jay Byrne offers his expert advice on sanding techniques. This week a curious reader asks for help in how to restore an older, ...

Marble countertops aren't for everyone. Here are some of the biggest mistakes you might be making when buying or working with ...

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 ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Countertops are like relationships. Some are easygoing and low-maintenance (here’s looking at you, quartz), while needier ...