The cost of countertops ranges from $600 to $7,780, with the average homeowner spending $3,315 to install new countertops. On the extreme low end, you might spend as little as $160 for a small section ...

Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home for ...

Ceramic tile countertops in kitchens or bathrooms are elegant and, generally speaking, not too hard to install over an existing countertop with a plastic laminate surface such as Formica, after the ...

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: ...

Janine asks: I’m putting up a ceramic tile backsplash in my kitchen. Can I put the tile directly on the drywall, or do I have to tear it out and use a cement board? Danny Lipford: If you’re talking ...

Dear James: I have damaged my new laminate countertop by placing a very hot pot on it. Is there a way to repair it myself without going to the expense of replacing it again? Since that spot on your ...