Dear James: I saw decorative concrete countertops at a home show, and I want to try it myself. What is the basic procedure for making my own concrete countertops for my bathroom and kitchen? -- Farida ...

Are you considering the trendy faux-concrete countertop look for your kitchen? Just be sure you're ready for the extra commitment it quietly demands.

The whims of kitchen design are ever-changing, but the beautiful thing about having your own space is that you're free to change things up whenever you feel like it. Maybe it's a minute change, like ...