How to Install a Backsplash

A beautiful backsplash accenting a great countertop!

A backsplash is a practical necessity and enhances beauty wherever installed. This backsplash installation how-to guide gives the details on installing tile and tile sheet backsplashes. Both are available in a wide range of colors, patterns and textures.  As with most home-improvement projects, it’s a good idea to hire a professional if you’re not comfortable… Continue reading How to Install a Backsplash

How to Polish Marble Countertops

Are your marble countertops looking dull, perhaps with light scratches in the surface? You can restore their gleam while removing light imperfections by polishing them. This is a DIY project with the right products, so you’ll save more than 50% of the cost of hiring a contractor and have the satisfaction of success. Your Tools… Continue reading How to Polish Marble Countertops

How to Seal Granite Countertops

Granite countertops, like other natural stone countertop materials such as, marble, sandstone and slate are resistant to staining and easier to clean only when properly sealed. Choosing the Right Sealant is Essential The deeper into the surface of the material the sealer penetrates, the better it will resist stains, keep out bacteria and clean up with just… Continue reading How to Seal Granite Countertops

Concrete Countertop Stamping and Staining Options

Stained Concrete Countertop

  Concrete countertops are a very durable option for kitchens and bathrooms. They can be very attractive too. Many homeowners give them a one-of-a-kind look using concrete countertop stamping and staining techniques. Here’s an introduction to these techniques that will help you decide if this is an approach you want to take with your home’s… Continue reading Concrete Countertop Stamping and Staining Options

How Long Does it Take to Replace Countertops?

How Long Till It's Finished?

Once you decide to replace those old, out of date kitchen countertops, the first question is usually, “how long does it take to replace kitchen countertops?” The old ones get uglier by the day while we are awaiting the new ones to be completed and installed. The time it takes to replace kitchen countertops varies… Continue reading How Long Does it Take to Replace Countertops?

Can You Install Your own New Countertop?

As you start crunching the numbers on the cost of your new kitchen countertop, you might be thinking about installing it yourself. After all, not only might you learn some new skills along the way, the idea of saving money is always an attractive thought. Is countertop installation a do it yourself project?  Does hiring… Continue reading Can You Install Your own New Countertop?