Q: My kitchen countertop has seen better days. It is time for a change, yet I am on a tight budget. Is it possible to make a new one myself? A: Designing and installing an attractive countertop is not ...

Q–I want to cover the top of an old wood dresser with Formica or similar plastic laminate, using contact cement to eliminate the need for clamping. I know that this requires both surfaces–the top of ...

Dear James: My budget is very limited, but I need a new kitchen countertop. Is there any type of attractive low-cost countertop I can make myself? — Michael D. Dear Michael: Even if you are not ...