Years ago, if someone mentioned a glass bathroom sink, most homeowners would have shied away from the thought. Fears of breakage and difficulties with maintenance were not unfounded. But the sheer ...

One of the most exciting home improvement materials I've seen lately is glass - as in new glass countertop styles. A glass countertop gives a sleek, uniquely modern look to your kitchen or bath. It ...

When that recycling truck rumbles away into the early morning fog, it's easy to imagine you may again encounter those beer bottles in newly repaved streets or a reconstituted applesauce jar. But if ...

A: After our column on countertops appeared, we received feedback from other readers wondering why we didn't include recycled glass as an option. There are so many options for countertops - including ...

This Bethesda kitchen by Anthony Wilder Design/Build features Silestone countertops. Their light, speckled color provides a contrast with the island’s red base. Photograph by Robert C. Lautman If ...

A busy kitchen calls for durable countertops. But what countertop materials truly last? Pros: Quartz mimics the look of stone but requires less maintenance. Hot pots, serrated knives, abrasive pads, ...