Countertops
Discover what you need to know about countertops—from material choices and installation to the pros and cons of each.
How To Paint Laminate Countertops: A DIY Guide
If you're looking to refresh your kitchen or bathroom without a complete makeover, painting laminate countertops may be the perfect solution.
All About Concrete Countertops
Considering concrete countertops for your home? Learn more about concrete countertops, including their design options, durability, and maintenance needs.
How To Clean Butcher Block Surfaces
Learn how to sanitize and protect your butcher block with our comprehensive guide to cleaning butcher block surfaces.
Marble Accent Trends to Try in Your Home
Love the look of marble? Read this guide to gain some stylish ideas for adding a touch of the luxe stone with fewer worries.
15 Beautiful Kitchen Countertop Ideas and Designs
Replacing your countertops can be a budget-friendly way to upgrade the look and feel of your entire kitchen. Get inspired by these designs.
Everything You Need to know to Install a Butcher Block Countertop
Carpenter Nathan Gilbert helps a couple replace their laminate countertop with butcher block and demonstrates how to apply a mineral oil finish.
How to Cut a Granite Countertop
Cutting granite for kitchen countertops whether indoors or outdoors—is a DIY-able job. But there are some caveats to consider before getting started.
Everything You Need to Know to To Install a Quartz Countertop
Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor explains how quartz countertops are manufactured and then helps install one in a homeowner’s kitchen.
All About Kitchen Countertop Options
Read our guide to kitchen countertop options for a look at types, costs, pros and cons, considerations, and installation.
How To Build a DIY Breakfast Bar
Add more counter space to your kitchen with a breakfast bar. We share our approaches and top tips to help you make a DIY breakfast bar.
How To Make a Concrete Countertop
Modern concrete countertops can cost a fraction of what other traditional countertops cost. Learn how to make them with Kevin O’Connor.
Teak Island Countertop Install at the TOH Arlington Italianate Project House
Countertop manufacturer Paul Grothouse shows Norm the right way to install the new teak island top for the kitchen
Waterfall-Edge Countertop Fabrication and Installation
This video and guide show the dovetail key joinery of a kitchen’s waterfall-edge wood countertop from fabrication to installation.
Crafting a Teak Island Countertop
Norm Abram travels to Germansville, Pennsylvania, to see how countertop fabricator Paul Grothouse is crafting a beautiful 3-inch teak island top for the house
Buying Guide for Butcher-Block Kitchen Islands
No time to build it before Thanksgiving? Pick a readymade model that works for you
What You Need to Know to Restore a Butcher-Block Countertop
When wood counters lose their good looks, here’s how to make them beautiful again and keep them looking that way.
How To Choose the Perfect Countertop for Your Home
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner select the perfect new countertop for their home.
How To Build Custom Concrete Countertops for Your Home
Our step-by-step guide explains how to build and personalize concrete countertops for a durable and stylish upgrade. Read on to learn more.
All About Wood Countertops and How to Choose the Right Kind
From types of wood to maintenance, our experts help you decide what’s the best choice for your wood kitchen countertop.
How to Build a Butcher-Block Island
Combine iron threaded pipe and butcher block to create a kitchen centerpiece.
Quartz Countertops: Buying Guide, Costs, and Care
With the look of natural stone, minus the maintenance, quartz countertops give granite a run for its money.
All About Stone Countertops: A Comprehensive Guide
See your options for stone countertops and which is best for your kitchen, plus learn about installation and maintenance tips.
Everything You Need to Know About Kitchen Islands
Kitchen islands are multipurpose units that can enhance a kitchen's utility and appearance. Find our best kitchen island ideas here.
How To Maintain a Stone Countertop
Learn best practices for cleaning and sealing your stone countertops and addressing common issues like stains and scratches.
How to Build a Home Bar
From our Hammer It Out series: Create a stately and sophisticated gathering place for mixing and serving drinks
All About Laminate
Laminate, the stuff of retro 1950s kitchens, is looking cool again thanks to new patterns and vibrant colors.
How To Build a Laminate Counter and Attach Backsplash
Building your own laminate counter can add style to your kitchen without breaking the bank. Read how to complete this task in our step-by-step guide.
Kitchen Island Design Ideas
Searching for the right look for your next kitchen build? Get inspired by these design ideas for your kitchen island.
How to Repair Laminate Counters
Quick tips for repairing damaged laminate counters with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
How To Install a Soapstone Countertop
Soapstone is a soft, dark stone that makes a gorgeous kitchen countertop. Learn how to cut and install one yourself.
11 Ways to Save While You Splurge
Easy ways to cut costs, not corners, on some of the most high-end home-improvement projects
How To Miter Corners in a Laminate Countertop
Achieve a professional-looking finish for your kitchen by mitering corners in a laminate countertop for a clean look.