An outdoor kitchen with stone and granite materials. - Hikesterson/Getty Images Outdoor kitchens have soared in popularity in recent years. Homeowners love the idea of turning their backyard patios ...

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Appearance is probably the number one reason why many people pick a particular type of countertop, but what about the underlying structure? How will it cope with hot pans or spills? How easy is it to ...

This unique countertop finish is durable, heat-resistant, and easy on the eyes. It's less polished as some other finishes, ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Nicole White from William Raveis Real Estate shares the thought process that should go into selecting the best outdoor countertop material. Between granite, soapstone, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A kitchen countertop should be more than functional. It's the focal point of a kitchen, and you should choose a material that is aesthetically ...

It might even upstage quartz and granite, thanks to its high durability and low maintenance qualities.

We demand a lot from our kitchen countertops. We want to them to be pretty, long-lasting, hardworking, stain- and water-resistant, and did we mention pretty? The true workhorse of a farmhouse kitchen, ...