Keep the countertop color uniform with sealer or by rubbing with mineral oil. Mineral oil will darken soapstone’s natural gray hue; sealing will not.

Sealer: If you have natural stone countertops like granite or marble, you’ll need to refresh the protective layer that keeps moisture from seeping into the porous stone.

A vacuum sealer may be right for you! The vacuum sealers on the market today generally fall into two categories: handheld and countertop (we'll introduce a third, rarer option shortly).

Create a rustic vibe in your kitchen by building a barnwood countertop. Explore the materials needed to bring character to your kitchen with this DIY project.

A FoodSaver vacuum sealer ranges widely in price, from $20 for a handheld model that does not come with food storage bags to nearly $300 for a countertop model with automatic sealing and bag ...

Marble is a classic and elegant material, but it can be high-maintenance. We explain how often to seal marble countertops and why sealing on a regular schedule is important.

If the water beads up and does not darken quickly, then sealing your countertop is not required. Granite sealer is a resin that basically clogs the granite stone pores.

A FoodSaver vacuum sealer ranges widely in price, from $20 for a handheld model that does not come with food storage bags to nearly $300 for a countertop model with automatic sealing and bag ...

The best heat-resistant countertop protectors can be large mats or small trivets, and some are grounded with protective feet made with rubber or cork.

But most of this unwanted sealer remains trapped inside the blind hole. Forcing a bolt into this hole — against sealer that does not compress readily — may crack the component or casting. Practice two ...