When designing or remodeling your home kitchen, choosing the right countertop material is an important decision. You want something durable but not too boring, stylish but not overly trendy — ...

For such a basic element of the kitchen, why does the countertop cause so much consternation? It’s flat. Its job is simple: to provide a clean, even surface for food preparation and serving. Really, ...

To find out which countertop materials last and which don't, Consumer Reports stained, sliced, scratched, scorched, and nicked 16 materials from leading brands. Except for recycled glass, there was ...