Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. John Keeble / Getty Images Economical and easy to install, laminate countertops help homeowners reduce the high cost of installing ...

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: ...

Dear James: Our kitchen laminate countertop is fairly new. Our kids put a hot pot on it and burned a big spot. Is there any attractive, inexpensive method to repair it ourselves? -- Emily T. Dear ...

The new bride, so excited to be in their first new home, was so upset when she placed the hot pot on the surface of their laminate countertops not knowing the damage that would occur. What would she ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

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 ...