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Countertop How To & DIY

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How To Paint Laminate Countertops: A DIY Guide

If you're looking to refresh your kitchen or bathroom without a complete makeover, painting laminate countertops may be the perfect solution.
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How to Clean Butcher Block Surfaces

Learn how to sanitize and protect your butcher block with these easy DIY steps.
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How to Cut a Granite Countertop

Cutting granite for kitchen countertops whether indoors or outdoors—is a DIY-able job. But there are some caveats to consider before getting started.
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How To Build a DIY Breakfast Bar

Read our guide to learn how to add more counter space to your kitchen with a breakfast bar.
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How to Make a Concrete Countertop

Concrete countertops are gaining popularity in kitchens and bathrooms, and they also cost a fraction of what other traditional countertops cost. Kevin O’Connor explains how to make them.
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How to Build Custom Concrete Countertops

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor learns how to create concrete kitchen counters
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How to Maintain a Stone Countertop

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor learns important maintenance tips from stone countertop contractor Jason Keefe
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How to Repair Laminate Counters

Quick tips for repairing damaged laminate counters with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
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How to Install a Soapstone Countertop

This traditional kitchen topper is easy for a do-it-yourselfer to install
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How to Miter Corners in a Laminate Countertop

A single cut through both layers ensures a no-gap fit
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How to Laminate a Countertop

Laminate is inexpensive, comes in hundreds of designs, and makes a convenient work surface. Best of all, you can install it just six hours
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How to Remove Stains from Kitchen Countertops

The best way to get rid of spots on kitchen surfaces