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Dear James: My budget is very limited, but I need a new kitchen countertop. Is there any type of attractive low-cost countertop I can make myself? — Michael D. Dear Michael: Even if you are not ...

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 ...

If you think plastic laminate went out with the 1970s, think again. The material is going strong today and is experiencing an upswing in interest thanks to the remodeling boom that started during the ...