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 ...

Q. I recently installed a tile countertop in my kitchen. I love the look of the finished product, however a small problem has arisen. The tiles on the vertical edge of the countertop are falling off.

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Six months ago, my son bought a new house. He had been looking to move from his apartment for well over a year. The hot real estate market made it hard to find a house in his price range. Each tired ...

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 ...

Dear Ed: I’m installing a tile kitchen counter, not solid surface. While my countertop is planned, I do have a question with the kitchen sink installation. Do I need a special kitchen sink for a tile ...

Your kitchen countertops are due for a makeover, but the cost of a contractor seems excessive. You’d like to try it yourself, but you’re not sure if the time, energy and effort of a DIY project are ...

A kitchen countertop with open shelving and an oven in the background - lera lysenko/Shutterstock If your kitchen countertop is looking drab, you might be considering a replacement. But countertop ...

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 ...

Q: I'm installing a tile kitchen counter, not solid surface. While my countertop is planned, I do have a question with the kitchen sink installation. Do I need a special kitchen sink for a tile ...