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 ...

Step-by-step instructions on how to install a pre-made plastic laminate countertop in your kitchen or bathroom.

If you have laminate or wood countertops, upgrading your kitchen with a trash chute built into the surface can be an easy ...

Economical and easy to install, laminate countertops help homeowners reduce the high cost of installing bath or kitchen countertops. However, one downside is that they are easily damaged. Laminate ...

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: We are remodeling our bathroom and would like to install a new countertop on our vanity. We are buying a new drop-in sink and would like to buy a laminate countertop to go with it. We need a simple ...

Made from plastic and particleboard, laminate is a great imitator, which means that you can get the look of just about every other countertop material for a less expensive price tag. Solids in every ...

Danny Lipford: Lori-anne is asking, “One of the edges of our laminate countertops is loose. How can I reattach it?” If you have any edging on your plastic laminate countertop that’s come loose, I ...

Learn the pros and cons of this budget-friendly building material. Suchada Tansirimas/Getty Images Laminate countertops had a pretty bad rep. For a long time, they were synonymous with dated, ...

Laminate countertop material is a low-cost, durable alternative to solid surface and quartz countertops. Another advantage of laminate is that you can do it yourself. With particle board, contact ...