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 ...

Cost:Varies with counter size and tile chosen - usually $10 - $30 per square foot There's no shortage of choices when it comes to selecting tile. For this project, we opted for the natural beauty of ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Kitchen countertops are a big selling point for potential homebuyers, and the material used for a countertop will directly impact how much the home is worth. Tile is now considered an old fashioned ...

While tile countertop ideas are sometimes thought of as passé, we have witnessed a revival in recent years, with those looking for a decorative alternative to classic fitted countertops in stone, ...

Q. Granite countertops are still very popular, and I love the look of natural stone. But I can't afford the giant thick slabs of granite. I've seen the thinner, affordable granite tile and wonder how ...

Q: I am pretty handy and follow your tips whenever I do plumbing work. I plan to remodel my kitchen myself and will install granite tiles on my countertops since I don’t have the equipment or skills ...

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? - ...

Tile is a classic countertop material, but not everyone always loves it. Natural stone countertops have become increasingly en vogue, but tile can’t be overlooked either. Homeowners can turn tile ...