Laminate countertop material is a low-cost, durable alternative to solid surface and quartz countertops. Another advantage of laminate is that you can do it yourself. With particle board, contact ...

Dear James: My budget is very limited, but I need a new kitchen countertop. Is there any type of attractive low-cost countertop I can make myself? — Michael D. Dear Michael: Even if you are not ...

A few years ago my friend group discovered the dice game Quixx. If you haven’t played it, I highly recommend it. Essentially, you roll a collection of differently-colored dice and then try to mark off ...

See how Panolam in Auburn makes laminate sheets for bowling lanes Panolam Surface Systems remains the sole supplier of high pressure laminate synthetic bowling lanes to the top three manufacturers of ...

High pressure laminate (HPL) is a highly durable and versatile decorative surface material, designed to perform exceptionally well in high-traffic environments such as hospitality, office furniture, ...

This budget-friendly material has some durability issues—but installing it yourself is an attractive option. Are you considering buying laminate countertops? For a long time, they had a pretty bad rep ...

Laminate flooring has established a reputation for being a strong, hard surface that does not cost an arm and a leg. It ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...