Recently a reader emailed me and asked if concrete kitchen countertops were truly “do it yourself” friendly? The answer to this question is both yes and no.  As always, it depends on your skill level.  Do some research online and see if the process is within your skill set. Understanding this will prevent you from [...]

Nothing is more daunting than a kitchen makeover.  There are so many things to choose from and so many decisions to make.  That’s why when my husband and I made over our kitchen two years ago we chose the first countertop we both agreed on.

Often when you are redoing a room in your home progress [...]

As the Home Makeover Diva, I’m expected to keep up to date with all the latest and greatest products for the home. But I have to admit I’ve been letting myself slack lately when it comes to eco friendly countertop solutions.

It was only quite recently that I became aware of a product called PaperStone.

And after [...]

With the state of our economy more and more companies are coming out with new ways of improving items in your home that don’t require spending a lot of money.  This is especially true for kitchen countertops.

There is a countertop paint that makes your tired laminate or solid surfaces look like new.  The newest one [...]

A lot of readers have been asking lately how to finish the edges of their countertops when tiling.  There are a few countertop edging options depending on your skill level and patience. From bullnose tile and sink rails to wood molding and Schluter edges there are options available to you.

Let’s start with the most common, [...]

Today Dianne asks,
Dear Diva:  I’ve been considering my options for new countertops and I think I’ve finally narrowed it down, what do you think about Vetrazzo Glass?
Dianne, I think Vetrazzo is an excellent choice for a glass countertop! I’ve been enamored by Vetrazzo’s Recycled Glass Countertops ever since I first laid eyes on them.  Their [...]

Full on kitchen makeovers are not for everyone.  First of all, they can cost a pretty penny. Second, of all they require you to be without the use of your kitchen for weeks or even months.  If you’ve ever wanted the look of a kitchen remodel without the hefty price tag or the lengthy wait, [...]

Many of our readers have been asking for low cost renovations for the kitchen and I’ve just found another great one!  So rather than pointing you to our installing article on picking out a granite or quartz countertop, check out this new product that gives you the look of granite or quartz countertop without the [...]

There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t get asked  which are better – granite or quartz countertop surfaces?  There is no real right or a wrong answer here.  Simply put, both granite or quartz are great countertop options.  What you’ve got to ask yourself is what will work better for you.

Lost? Consider [...]

Little in life is as daunting as selecting what will become your future kitchen countertop. This is especially true when choosing solid surface countertops. But with so many countertop choices out there, how can you possibly know which one is the logical choice to make?

Solid surface countertops :  Rated B+

Despite the belief by some that [...]