Scratching up your countertops is one of those frustrating, all-too-common accidents, especially if you tend to forget to use a cutting board while prepping your meals -- or skip that step altogether.

Economical and easy to install, laminate countertops help homeowners reduce the high cost of installing bath or kitchen countertops. However, one downside is that they are easily damaged. Laminate ...

Laminate flooring looks much like hardwood, but it has a few advantages. Laminate costs less than wood, for one. The flooring is also topped with a hard, protective layer that is scratch- and ...