When thinking about home projects to tackle this year, consider updating your kitchen countertop if you have this type of ...

Q. Granite countertops are still very popular, and I love the look of natural stone. But I can't afford the giant thick slabs of granite. I've seen the thinner, affordable granite tile and wonder how ...

Granite countertops cost about $3,300 on average, or between $2,000 and $4,500 for most jobs. The larger the slab, the more you’ll pay for it, since things like the weight of the slab and cutting out ...

In Consumer Reports' labs, we spend weeks staining, scratching, scorching, and pounding popular countertop materials—including classic stones and trendy composites—to see which will hold up best in a ...