The best countertop material depends on how you use your kitchen and the look you prefer. Here are the key facts to know ...

and the material used for a countertop will directly impact how much the home is worth. Tile is now considered an old fashioned choice for countertops and is a feature that buyers are looking to avoid ...

Distinctive elements: Original transom windows; 11-foot ceilings; 60-foot-long hallway, used as an art display wall; faux brick backsplash and primary ... a farmhouse sink, walnut butcher block ...

In fact, there's one outdated wood countertop type that's on top once again. Butcher block countertops, which were popular in the '70s and '80s, are now back under the spotlight. Beth Diana Smith, ...