Your countertops make a big impression on your kitchen's overall look because they're so prominent and eye-catching. When buying new kitchen countertops, your budget is often a deciding factor in what ...

Dear Melanie: If you like glossy, easy-to-clean countertops, then a solid surface one is just what you need. These countertops are often made of a plastic material, such as acrylic, and have a very ...

Choosing a kitchen countertop is a bit like dating—you want something attractive, reliable, low-maintenance, and preferably not prone to cracking under pressure. Maybe you're into the cool confidence ...

Q: My solid-surface kitchen counter developed a crack when a utensil that was too hot was set on it. I’d like to fix the crack myself, but people I’ve consulted say the repair should be done by a ...

Dear David: There are many types of durable countertops, but solid-surface countertops are particularly beautiful, durable and easy to care for. They are a bit on the pricey side as compared to some ...

Solid surface countertops are made from solid synthetic materials like acrylics, epoxy resins and even concrete. They can be a single color or can have pieces of crushed quartz or recycled glass chips ...

Homeowners searching for solid surface countertops in their kitchens and bathrooms have a wealth of options to choose from. With such selection, local countertop experts lend their advice on the most ...

Question: My old kitchen countertops are scratched and discolored. I want to replace them with new synthetic solid surface countertops. Are these very durable and should I try to install them myself?