Why do you have to deal with seams when you're installing new countertops? In a perfect world, you could have one large, seamless section of material considering the high cost to update your ...

Q: I have granite countertops in my house, and in one area where a seam runs from front to back, the slab near the sink seems to have settled about a 16th of an inch lower than the slab on the other ...

Reasonably priced, with diverse designs, and easy to maintain, laminate countertops are a popular option among homeowners. Highly durable, they can last between 10 and 15 years if you're committed to ...

Did you know there are countertop and tile repair kits that sell for around $20? They fill in cracks or chips on granite and marble and porcelain. You’ll have to mix in different colors and shades to ...

If you’re spending a good amount of money to have new countertops installed in your kitchen, you’ll likely want the end result to be perfect – free from visible seams. Seams can stand out and can take ...

Q. We enjoy our tasteful, sturdy vinyl wall covering in our bedroom. It is clean and hasn’t faded. Unfortunately, six or seven seams, each about 10 to 12 inches long, have opened and are leaning away ...

The rap against tile, especially in kitchens, is that whatever you drop on it breaks. Tile itself can also break due to gaps in grout that let in water, a failing adhesive bond, a plywood base that’s ...