Q. I lit a candle that melted through the aluminum foil I placed under it, burning a 1/4-inch hole in the Formica countertop. It goes to the undersurface and the edges are frayed or rough. The color ...

Q:I want to replace the old Formica countertops in my kitchen. I would like to use Corian but don't think I can afford it for both countertops because I have a lot of remodeling to do in my condo.

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › It’s a dilemma shared by many homeowners: Yes, those tired Formica countertops and ...

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Q We are probably the last people on earth to have Formica countertops, so we can”t even ask our neighbors how to make this repair! One edge has started to peel away from the side of our kitchen ...

It's been a tough few years for Formica. Known for decades as the kitchen and bath countertop of choice for millions of homeowners, the reliable laminate has been pushed from its perch, first by ...