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While quartz or soapstone might be the defining detail of your dream kitchen, laminate countertops are still a reality in many homes. Available in an extremely wide variety of colors and styles, ...

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Dear Kristin: Laminate countertops are very durable, but the surface can get scratched and stained after years of use. Since a countertop is often the focal point of a kitchen, improving its ...

They’re materials long associated with expensive, custom kitchens — natural stone, stained concrete and granite. But now ordinary homeowners pinching pennies can have high-end looking countertops at a ...

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If you’re thinking about replacing your kitchen counters, and your timing couldn’t be better. Gone forever are the days when your only choices were plastic laminate or wood butcherblock. Today, there ...

If your kitchen countertop is looking drab, you might be considering a replacement. But countertop replacements can be expensive, ranging from an average of $34 per square foot for laminate to $85 per ...