We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Countertops are a focal point of kitchens and bathrooms, creating instant impact as soon as anyone walks into the room. They can also be a ...

Upgrading a bathroom can be an expensive undertaking and painting can give existing features a new lease of life. But can you paint bathroom countertops? If you are not a fan of your bathroom ...

In Consumer Reports' labs, we spend weeks staining, scratching, scorching, and pounding popular countertop materials—including classic stones and trendy composites—to see which will hold up best in a ...

Next to kitchens, bathrooms are typically the fastest-aging rooms in any home. Frequent wear (and, consequentially, frequent tear), paired with the expert spoiler that is high humidity makes it ...