Q: I have a beautiful laminate kitchen countertop, which I like. Unfortunately, my ex-husband burned a spot on it. Can I repair this countertop because I cannot afford to replace it with a new one? A: ...

Dear James: The kids have burned a spot with hot pans in my laminated kitchen countertop. I cannot afford a new countertop. Is there any method to make a repair myself that will not look terrible? - ...

A frequent question we receive: What to do with an old tile shower or kitchen or bath countertop that has lost its pizazz? Complaints center on grungy or stained grout, cracked or chipped tile and a ...

Dear James: I have damaged my new laminate countertop by placing a very hot pot on it. Is there a way to repair it myself without going to the expense of replacing it again? — Maria T. Dear Maria: ...

Dear James: Our kitchen laminate countertop is fairly new. Our kids put a hot pot on it and burned a big spot. Is there any attractive, inexpensive method to repair it ourselves? -- Emily T. Dear ...

Dear James: I have damaged my new laminate countertop by placing a very hot pot on it. Is there a way to repair it myself without going to the expense of replacing it again? Since that spot on your ...

One of the toughest parts of redesigning your kitchen or bathroom is figuring out what you want your countertops to look like. These surfaces are often focal points within the room; they occupy quite ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...