Countertop Ideas & Inspiration
Explore inspiring countertop ideas that will drastically make your home more efficient & appealing.
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All About Concrete Countertops
Considering concrete countertops for your home? Learn more about concrete countertops, including their design options, durability, and maintenance needs.
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.
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.
Buying Guide for Butcher-Block Kitchen Islands
No time to build it before Thanksgiving? Pick a readymade model that works for you
How to Choose a Countertop
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner select a new countertop
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.
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
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares his secrets for fabricating a stylish new plastic-laminate kitchen countertop.
11 Ways to Save While You Splurge
Easy ways to cut costs, not corners, on some of the most high-end home-improvement projects