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 ...

Dear James: My budget is very limited, but I need a new kitchen countertop. Is there any type of attractive low-cost countertop I can make myself? — Michael D. Dear Michael: Even if you are not ...

Laminate countertops have their place as a cost-effective countertop material, but it's tough to find many fans of the material. Sure, you can find plenty of color variety with laminate countertops, ...

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 ...

One project DIYers might consider is replacing kitchen countertops. Bart Bauer, kitchen and bath manager for Chelsea Lumber Company, says replacing countertops is one project he frequently helps ...

Waterfall countertops look like countertops that forgot to stop at the edge. Instead of ending where the legs or supporting sides of the countertop are, these appear to cascade down over the side of ...