Scratching up your countertops is one of those frustrating, all-too-common accidents, especially if you tend to forget to use a cutting board while prepping your meals -- or skip that step altogether.

With all that your kitchen countertop goes through, it might not be surprising when it shows signs of wear and tear. Even some of the sturdiest materials can be scratched and stained over time, no ...

Your countertops are often the most heavily used part of the kitchen, and they inevitably develop scratches, stains, or cracks over time. When any damage to the surface has reached the point where ...

Economical and easy to install, laminate countertops help homeowners reduce the high cost of installing bath or kitchen countertops. However, one downside is that they are easily damaged. Laminate ...

Q: I have a beautiful laminate kitchen countertop, which I like. Unfortunately, my ex-husband burned a spot on it. Can I repair this countertop because I cannot afford to replace it with a new one? A: ...

Question: My old kitchen countertops are scratched and discolored. I want to replace them with new synthetic solid surface countertops. Are these very durable and should I try to install them myself?

Q. After years of abuse, the granite countertop in our kitchen is all scratched up and has a thin crack in one corner. Can it be repaired? A. First, determine whether you really need the crack fixed.