Pieces of granite tile countertop edge at my kitchen sink have fallen off. None of the pieces of granite have been damaged or cracked. I need a simple fix to reinstall the tiles.

Q: When we remodeled our kitchen in 2005, we replaced the cabinets and added a granite countertop. We had no problems until six months ago, when I noticed that the edge of one slab was sticking ...

If a higher sheen is desired, you can polish it with a buffing compound. For the avid do-it-yourselfer, this repair will probably be too tempting to pass up, if you find a chip in your granite tops.

Butcher block countertops are convenient and attractive, but if they’re not maintained well, they can crack or even develop mold. You can avoid these issues and keep your kitchen surface ...