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.

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.

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 ...

Granite countertops are a beautiful and durable choice for kitchen countertops, but many need to be resealed regularly to resist staining and damage. Here’s how to tell when it’s time to ...