What Is The Best Value On Counter Tops?

The question is what do you like in materials there are countertops made of stainless steel,wood,different natural stone,manmade stone,soapstone,even colored concrete. The newest i've heard of is recycled glass....the next thing is do you want it done fast or right...there is always do it yourself....the best thing i can offer to you is go to your local countertop store that deals only in countertops and do some research.....some take monthly maintenance with oil  or cleaners....some just wipe off with a rag and household cleaners....see what you like in colors and even the feel of the different materials...the next thing like i said before is do you want to do it or do you want a certified installer to do it so the work is warranted... Think about it,do research,get at least three different bids on the work...make sure they are licensed and bonded....to really feel comfortable about check them out with BBB or Angies list..hope this enlightens you a little.....always remember buyer beware ........later

I would go to a direct buy store and compare the prices of what you like with that of a retail store and determine if the difference in price is worth the cost of membership.  Just doing counter tops may or may not be worth it, a full kitchen remodel on the other hand would be worth the membership fees.