If you’ve ever paused on an HGTV kitchen reveal and thought, “Why doesn’t my kitchen look like that?”—you’re not alone. The ...

Refinish or paint the existing countertop to update the appearance. Resurface the countertops with overlays or cover with peel-and-stick film or contact paper. Add a backsplash, paint cabinets, or ...

A: There are several do-it-yourself refinishing kits you can buy to provide a durable, real-granite or stonelike appearance. They are available at most home center stores for between $150 and $200.

Question: I have a problem with my Fireslate kitchen counter. Fireslate is no longer promoted for counters, as far as I know, because it doesn’t hold up well and needs periodic refinishing. I have let ...

My kitchen was stuck in the worst version of the '70s, but I gutted, refinished, and rebuilt it with vintage design in mind.