A simple countertop update can create a refreshed kitchen look without a major renovation. This makeover highlights affordable design ideas and DIY techniques for transforming a space.

See how a budget-friendly DIY project transformed a kitchen with a faux marble countertop makeover and creative renovation ...

If your kitchen countertops are looking more "grandma's casserole station" than "modern cooking show set," don't panic. You don't need to smash them out with a sledgehammer to get a fresh look.