A: There are several do-it-yourself refinishing kits you can buy to provide a durable, real-granite or stonelike appearance. They are available at most home center stores for between $150 and $200.

Houston – From granite to marble to poured concrete, the countertops in your home can take your look to a whole new level. But stone is expensive, and that’s before you pay someone to install it. You ...

Eliesa Prettelt of Fort Pierce, Florida, didn’t like the dated granite countertops in her home's bar area, but she also knew replacing them would cost several thousand dollars. So, she got creative — ...

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Kaylee Strozyk absolutely hated her home’s original kitchen countertops. “They were a terrible beige-pink color with wood on the edges,” she told TODAY Home, adding they were “just so, so ugly but ...

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In this kitchen designed by Dee Elms, Jet Mist Granite was selected. “It’s a very durable stone with resistance to stains, abrasion, heat, and etching, making it perfect for a high traffic kitchen ...

Try this mixture once a week to keep granite countertops clean and shiny: combine warm water with a few drops of mild dish soap in a clean spray bottle. Spray onto the countertops, wipe with a soft ...

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Dear James: I have an old laminate kitchen countertop still in good shape. I want to refinish it myself so it looks like real granite. What options do I have? -- Sandra N. Dear Sandra: There are ...