An outdoor kitchen with stone and granite materials. - Hikesterson/Getty Images Outdoor kitchens have soared in popularity in recent years. Homeowners love the idea of turning their backyard patios ...

Dreaming of revamping your gorgeous outdoor entertainment space? Maybe you want to upgrade your grilling station, add a cocktail corner, or even do a full-scale renovation on your outdoor kitchen to ...

Question: I want to build a nice outdoor countertop over a sturdy old wooden bench near the barbecue grill. What is the best type of easy-to-clean decorative countertop material to use in the outdoors ...

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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 ...

Q. Granite countertops are still very popular, and I love the look of natural stone. But I can't afford the giant thick slabs of granite. I've seen the thinner, affordable granite tile and wonder how ...

When you think about tile countertops, what probably leaps to mind are the ubiquitous small squares separated by thick grout lines that you tore out of your last kitchen or master bath when you ...