Dear James: The kids have burned a spot with hot pans in my laminated kitchen countertop. I cannot afford a new countertop. Is there any method to make a repair myself that will not look terrible? - ...

Q: I have a Silestone countertop with a chipped edge. How do I find someone to fix the edge? A: When a countertop chips or cracks, there are two ways to fix it: Hire a company that specializes in this ...

Dear James: Our kitchen laminate countertop is fairly new. Our kids put a hot pot on it and burned a big spot. Is there any attractive, inexpensive method to repair it ourselves? -- Emily T. Dear ...