From conversation pits to curvy furniture and pattern drenching, it’s safe to say retro design trends are making a major comeback. The latest vintage revival? Tile countertops, a staple of 1970s ...

Natural wood, brushed metallics, and mixed finishes keep the look elegant, rather than oppressive ...

The kitchen is the heart of your home and the most important room for most homebuyers. It’s also the most stressful room to try to upgrade or remodel, thanks in large part to the seemingly countless ...

Q: I am pretty handy and follow your tips whenever I do plumbing work. I plan to remodel my kitchen myself and will install granite tiles on my countertops since I don’t have the equipment or skills ...

If you’re thinking about replacing your kitchen counters, your timing couldn’t be more perfect. There has never been a better time to shop for countertops. Gone forever are the days when your only ...

Q. In my kitchen, I have very old tile countertops with an undermount cast-iron kitchen sink that is leaking. It looks like the best option is to replace the sink and tiles and start new. I’m looking ...

Tile countertops were a kitchen mainstay until the late 1990s, when flawlessly flat surfaces became the norm. The rise of stone and other slick materials signaled the quiet disappearance of a ...

I changed out all the boring white outlet covers for brass ones and painted a heating vent the same color as the wall so it blended in nicely with the wallpaper, and I went with some natural-materials ...

Q: In my kitchen, I have very old tile countertops with an undermount cast-iron sink that is leaking. It looks like the best option is to replace the sink and tiles and start new. I’m looking into ...

If your kitchen countertops are looking more "grandma's casserole station" than "modern cooking show set," don't panic. You don't need to smash them out with a sledgehammer to get a fresh look.