Here’s what you need to know before reaching for a can of paint. If you don’t like your current countertops, you might assume your only option is to replace them with a high-end stone, like marble or ...

When it comes to ways to easily and cheaply update your kitchen, painting your countertops is a tempting idea. Unlike installing new countertops, this is a simple, if time-consuming, task you can do ...

Dear James: I have an old laminate kitchen countertop still in good shape. I want to refinish it myself so it looks like real granite. What options do I have? -- Sandra N. Dear Sandra: There are ...