Mixing up a refreshing summer cocktail on your patio or crafting a cozy hot toddy to enjoy next to your fire pit demands a modern staple of backyard living -- the outdoor bar. From the simplest DIY ...

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If you’re thinking about replacing your kitchen counters, and your timing couldn’t be better. Gone forever are the days when your only choices were plastic laminate or wood butcherblock. Today, there ...

Houston – From granite to marble to poured concrete, the countertops in your home can take your look to a whole new level. But stone is expensive, and that’s before you pay someone to install it. You ...

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 ...

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 ...

In the early 2000s, granite countertop popularity skyrocketed, replacing longtime tile tops in kitchens whose owners battled broken tiles and stained grout. The durability and ease of maintenance won ...

Granite countertops are durable, but many need to be resealed regularly. Here’s how to tell when it’s time to reseal yours. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...