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 ...

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 ...

Homeowners who choose granite tile may be able to keep their existing countertops and install the tile on top, saving money on old countertop removal. If the existing countertop does need to be ...

Q. Pieces of granite tile countertop edge at my kitchen sink have fallen off. None of the pieces of granite have been damaged or cracked. I need a simple fix to reinstall the tiles. Is there a way to ...

Q:I have Corian countertops throughout my house. Rather than tearing them out and using plywood and backer board as a base to install granite tile, can I leave the Corian in place and use that as the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Over the past two decades, few kitchen features have become more in-demand than granite countertops. Introduced in the 1980s as an alternative to marble, granite countertops became easier to cut and ...