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 ...

When you think about tile countertops, what probably leaps to mind are the ubiquitous small squares separated by thick grout lines that you tore out of your last kitchen or master bath when you ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People measuring a countertop - DimaBerlin/Shutterstock A kitchen countertop should be more than functional. It's the focal point ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Modern kitchen with blue and white tiled countertop - Slobo/Getty Images "Today's larger format porcelain and ceramic tiles can ...

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? - ...

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 ...

When it comes to selecting a countertop, the options are nearly endless -- and continue to grow. Porcelain tiles have improved in looks and come as large as 24 inches by 24 inches, meaning you can ...

When you think of porcelain, you might think of fragile, traditional dinnerware and ornate teapots, but the ceramic is now being used more frequently as a building material in kitchens and baths. In ...

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 ...

It might even upstage quartz and granite, thanks to its high durability and low maintenance qualities. When you think of porcelain, you might think of fragile, traditional dinnerware and ornate ...