Choosing kitchen countertops is challenging enough indoors, where the biggest threats are usually a hot pan, a splash of red wine, or someone forgetting to engage the chopping board. Outside, it’s a ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

In the fall of 2009, Tom Fischer of Fishstone Studio, Huntley, Ill., created a concrete countertop for a restaurant's outdoor bar. Although the countertop looks simple enough, it did not come without ...

Concrete countertops are strong and durable. You can make your own without needing to create or haul giant blocks of concrete. This video shows an outdoor project ...

Today, an outdoor kitchen goes far beyond the basics of a grill, outdoor sink, and refrigerator. “For a while before the COVID-19 pandemic, the trend was, ‘What’s the easiest way I can get an outdoor ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

A kettle on a stove installed within a concrete countertop in a kitchen - Chris Bucanac/Getty Images Concrete countertops go well with a modern or rugged aesthetic and offer limitless customization ...

If you’re thinking about replacing your kitchen counters, and your timing couldn’t be better. Gone forever are the days when your only choices were plastic laminate or wood butcherblock. Today, there ...

Millions of Americans built outdoor kitchens — then quietly stopped using them.

Taking your summertime cooking to the backyard used to mean firing up the barbecue grill, dragging out a lawn chair and dumping a load of ice in a cooler. No more. Folks have been moving the amenities ...

When you first look at the materials available for kitchen countertops, the wide range of options can be overwhelming. Making an informed decision requires understanding the pros and cons of each ...