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 ...

A kitchen with concrete countertops and wooden wall tiles - Gladiathor/Getty Images The whims of kitchen design are ever-changing, but the beautiful thing about having your own space is that you're ...

Ah, the kitchen: the heart of the home, the new work hub, the magnet for all. Some even call it the most important room of the house. But what if it’s a little, well, dingy? If you “can no longer ...

Concrete ... it's a word that evokes a mental image of dull, gray, hard surfaces like run-of-the-mill driveways, walkways, and the unfinished slabs of architectural ...

Full Circle Concrete Design, Fallbrook, Calif., recently put its skills to the test helping a homeowner in California rebuild after losing the house in a wildfire. The job started with stained ...

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 ...

Concrete overlays can also be stained or dyed if you have a specific shade or color in mind. A thin coat of concrete is a relatively affordable DIY, with the cost of materials ranging from $3 to $8 ...

It's hard to go TOO wrong with concrete sealers, but these are definitely the top 3 easy, affordable products to get the maximum results you're looking for.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Kitchen countertops should be beautiful and durable, but finding the right balance between those two ...