Q. I lit a candle that melted through the aluminum foil I placed under it, burning a 1/4-inch hole in the Formica countertop. It goes to the undersurface and the edges are frayed or rough. The color ...

Q We are probably the last people on earth to have Formica countertops, so we can”t even ask our neighbors how to make this repair! One edge has started to peel away from the side of our kitchen ...

Countertops made of laminate serve up a variety of colors and patterns that mimic the look of more expensive surfaces such as stone, concrete or metal. “Today’s laminate countertops aren’t your ...