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Here's an ambitious project for you: building a countertop -- from scratch. It's easy if you're using concrete, per Fu-Tung Cheng's "Concrete Countertops Made Simple" (The Taunton Press; $21.95). The ...

A kettle on a stove installed within a concrete countertop in a kitchen - Chris Bucanac/Getty Images Concrete countertops go well with a modern or rugged aesthetic and offer limitless customization ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A kitchen countertop should be more than functional. It's the focal point of a kitchen, and you should choose a material that is aesthetically ...

Countertop cabinets are a wonderful solution to the problem of crowded kitchens, leveraging the empty vertical space above a ...

When designing or remodeling your home kitchen, choosing the right countertop material is an important decision. You want something durable but not too boring, stylish but not overly trendy — ...

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 ...