Like the look of wood but don’t want to deal with the upkeep? Enter laminate that looks like wood. Low-maintenance and scratch- and scuff-resistant, laminate comes in a variety of finishes that can ...

Plastic laminate first came to prominence back in the 1940s and 50s as a popular kitchen countertop material. But by the late-1980s it was beginning to fall out of favor as homeowners began replacing ...

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 ...